Two Toutle River Tributaries Open Early for Hatchery Steelhead in Washington
OutdoorHub 05.23.12
Action: Open the South Fork Toutle River and Green River to fishing for hatchery summer steelhead early.
Effective Dates: May 25 through June 1, 2012.
Species affected: Summer steelhead.
Location:
South Fork Toutle River from the mouth to 4700 Rd.
Green River from the mouth to 400′ below the water intake at the upper end of the hatchery.
Reason for action: Harvestable hatchery adult summer steelhead are returning to the South Fork Toutle and Green rivers. Opening the lower portions of the South Fork Toutle and Green rivers early allows additional recreational opportunity to harvest hatchery summer steelhead returning to Columbia River tributaries in strong numbers.
Other information: Selective gear rules will be in effect through June 1 to minimize handling mortality of smolts and wild adult steelhead that may be present. The entire South Fork Toutle and Green rivers will be open to fishing for hatchery steelhead beginning the first Saturday in June (June 2).
Information contacts: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 5 Vancouver Office, (360) 696-6211.
