Washington’s, Germany Creek Opens for Retention of Hatchery Steelhead
OutdoorHub 03.24.12
Action: Open Germany Creek to hatchery steelhead retention.
Effective Dates: March 24 through April 30, 2012.
Species affected: Hatchery steelhead.
Location: From the mouth to the end of Germany Creek Road (approximately 5 miles).
Reason for action: Hatchery steelhead are available for harvest.
Other information: Catch and release, except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained. Selective gear rules are in effect. Hatchery steelhead from Abernathy Salmon Hatchery (Abernathy Fish Technology Center) are known to stray into adjacent Germany Creek.
Information contacts: Wolf Dammers (360) 696-6211.
