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I THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 I SPECIAL SECTION
FISHING2013
INSIDE: Kokanee are the year’sbig fish story in the Inland
Northwest PAGE 2
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Region-wide forecasts suggest2013 will be “the year of thekokanee” in the Inland Northwest.
Dworshak Reservoir in Idaho andLake Koocanusa in Montana areproviding their best fishing in yearsfor kokanee of very pleasing sizes.
Lake Pend Oreille is open forkokanee fishing for the first timesince 1999 and Priest Lake’s fisheryappears to be reviving.
Mountain snowpack is nearnormal or less, indicating that fewerfish than in recent years are likely tobe flushed over dams and out ofreservoirs such as Lake Rooseveltand Dworshak during spring runoff.
That’s just the beginning of thegood news for silver specialists.Here are the details.
Dworshak Reservoir’s kokaneefishery surprised anglers in 2012, asnotoriously small kokanee finallyshowed some size. The fish weregrowing to the 13-inch range inresponse to the nutrientenhancement project Idaho Fishand Game and the Corps ofEngineers have been conductingsince 2007 to make up for the lackof feed in the reservoir’s clearwaters.
This year – depending onoverwinter survival that has yet tobe determined – biologists expecttwice as many 2 year-old fishreaching even heftier sizes.
“The fish anglers are catchingright now are running about 10-11inches long,” Andy Dux, IFGbiologist, said last week. “Theyshould be 12-15 inches long by thissummer and be abundant enough toprovide good catch rates.”
The trick at Dworshak is to followthe fish, which progressively movefarther up the 54-mile reservoirduring summer toward their fallspawning areas, Dux said.
In spring, most anglers launch atBig Eddy near the dam since thefishing is best in the lower reservoirupstream for about 10 miles.
In summer, more anglers willlaunch at Dent Acres recreationfacility 13-miles upstream from thedam to get into the good fishing.
Lake Pend Oreille, suffering adecade of decline, hit an all-timelow in 2007. But the lake’s kokaneepopulation has been steadilyincreasing to a level higher than atthe end of 1999, when kokaneefishing was halted.
With predator fish apparentlyunder control, Idaho officials havereopened kokanee fishing for thefirst time in 12 years. The seasonopened Jan. 1 with limits lower thanat other lakes.
“We haven’t received manyreports yet, but the fishery is thereand we’re glad to see it buildingback,” said Jim Fredericks, IFGregional fisheries manager.
Hayden Lake was stocked with100,000 kokanee two years ago.Anglers are beginning to hook thosefish, and they’re already running12-13 inches and thick at theshoulders. A decent number of thekokanee should hit 14-16 inches thissummer, Fredericks said.
Spirit Lake has an unusually highabundance of smaller kokanee thisyear. Summer anglers will find a lotof 9-10 inchers owing to the lack ofice that prevented winter anglersfrom tapping the fishery.
Lake Coeur d’Alene kokanee
won’t be quite as large as they’vebeen in some years, but there shouldbe good numbers of pleasing 10-11inchers by midsummer as the fishmove uplake toward Coeur d’Alene.
Priest Lake kokanee have beenmaking a comeback. In the pastdecade, only 2,000-5,000 kokaneewere counted in surveys ofshoreline spawning areas. Thenumber spiked to 27,000 last fall.
“We weren’t able to estimatejuvenile populations so we don’t yetknow whether more fish will beavailable to anglers this summer,”Fredericks said. “But I do know thekokanee were running 12-16 incheslast summer, and more anglers willbe test-driving that fishery thisyear.”
Lake Roosevelt is not plagued bythe deep spring drawdowns ofrecent years and should retain moreof the fin-clipped kokanee stockedby the Spokane Tribe. In addition,more of the naturally producedkokanee should survive owing to theColville Tribe’s netting to reducethe number of walleye ambushingthe young fish on their migrationout the San Poil River.
Lake Koocanusa anglers havebeen catching kokanee ranging 10-14inches this spring, according toreports from Koocanusa Resort.That’s a dramatic improvementfrom the smaller fish of recent years.
Kokanee bonanzaPend Oreille adds tochoices for anglersBy Rich Landers
[email protected], (509) 459-5508
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At Lake Roosevelt, more kokanee should remain in the reservoir this year.
Steelhead anglers inthe Washington-Idahoregions of the SnakeRiver can expect decentfishing this season,although the earlyforecasts are a mixed bag.
Fisheries managers arepredicting a return of291,000 A-run fish thisyear to the Snake andUpper Columbia, up from192,000 counted atBonneville Dam last year.So fishing’s likely to bebetter than last year, butnot up to the 10-yearaverage of 300,000 fish.
About 50 percent ofthe A-run steelhead thatget counted at Bonnevillegenerally makes it toLower Granite Dam enroute to Idaho waters.
The run of biggerB-run steelhead boundprimarily for theClearwater River appearsto be down for a secondyear. About 22,120B-runners that spend twoto three years in theocean are expected to beheading toward LowerGranite.
“For the people wholike to fish theClearwater, it might be
another lean year,” saidAlan Byrne, Idaho Fishand Game fisheriesbiologist. “But remember,these are just forecasts,they are just paper fish.You have to wait and seewhat comes back.”
The spring chinookrun is expected to bemodest this season, butthe run appears to be lateand early catch rateswere low on the lowerColumbia.
Idaho and Washingtonhave yet to set springerseasons for the lowerSnake, Clearwater orSalmon rivers.
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The Washington Fishand Wildlife Commissionhas adopted dozens of newfishing rules that takeeffect May 1. Thoseaffecting local anglers will:
� Open most residenttrout streams to fishing onthe Saturday of MemorialDay weekend.
� Allow use of twopoles on more waters.
� Extend main SnakeRiver trout harvest fromJune 16 through March 31,allowing anglers to takemore juvenile residualized
steelhead.� Prohibit use of
internal combustionmotors on Grand RondeRiver from mouthupstream to Oregonborder Sept. 1-March 15.
� Prohibit internalcombustion motors onYocum Lake.
� Close fishing in theMethow River fromCounty Rd 1535 (lowerBurma Rd) Bridge to GoldCreek from first Saturdayin June through Sept. 15 toprotect steelhead.
Anglers beware: Newrules start May 1
Sprague Lake is in a transitionthis year as it’s weaned from alunker trout fishery and emergingas a hot spot for bass and panfish.
Bluegills that were in the range of8-9 inches last year are expected toshow up in angler-pleasing sizesthis year with even better bluegillfishing expected down the road afew years, said Chris Donley,Washington Department of Fish andWildlife fisheries manager.
Donley is the biologist whoorchestrated the major rehab of thelake’s fishery in 2007.
“The lake has produced some
huge rainbows, but the plan allalong was to manage Sprague withan intermediate trout fishery on theway to creating a bass and bluegillfishery,” he said.
“It takes quite a few years tobuild a bluegill fishery, even in alake that productive. The fish arethere in some good sizes this year;the big question is how many.
“Adult bluegills tend to be offshore away from where we do ourfall electroshocking, so we don’thave a good idea of how many arein the lake.”
Anglers shouldn’t wait forsomebody else to find out.
“If you don’t catch a lot ofbluegills right off, go for bass,”
Donley said. “The lake has somebeautiful largemouths; lots of in the1-pound range with some up to 4, 5and even 6 pounds.”
The lake also holds channelcatfish and crappie and still gets adose of trout that bulk up quickly.
Bluegills arrive at Sprague Lake
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NortheasternWashington trout lakeshave something foreveryone, especially thisyear.
Here are the headlinersfor 2013, according to BillBaker, Washington Fish
and Wildlife Departmentfisheries biologist
Top opening day betsinclude Starvation andMudgett lakes in StevensCounty, with goodnumbers of 11-inchrainbows plus carryovers.
Year-roundmixed-species lakes wheretrout fishing should pickup to a fast pace by the
end of April includeCooks in Pend OreilleCounty for rainbows, Deerin Stevens County forrainbows, mackinaw andbrook trout, and Curlew inFerry County, where icecame off earlier than inrecent years and rainbowsare warming up for action.
Top fly-fishing onlylakes in Stevens County
include Bayley, whichshould be excellent forrainbows up to 24 inches,and McDowell, withrainbows up to 20 inchesand brook trout up to 16.
Loon Lake, which holdsrainbows, macks and tigertrout, is especially popularfor kokanee, a summerfishery that tends to turnon late may or early June.
Northeastern trout lakes have nice varietyBy Rich [email protected], (509)459-5508
IDAHO/MONTANA WATERSSpokane, Wash. / Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Thursday, April 11, 2013 Page 5
IDAHO FISHING SEASONSYA: Year around, but specific rules may apply.R: Rivers and streams with special season restrictions.Note: Most lakes, reservoirs and rivers open year around for all species, but catch and release rulesmay apply. Exceptions listed in current regulations pamphlet.Note: Bull trout closed to harvest statewide.
Idaho FeesResident hunt-fish combo..................................................................................................................$33.50Resident fish ........................................................................................................................................$25.75Non-resident season ...........................................................................................................................$98.25One-day fishing.....................................................................................................................................$12.75Additional consecutive days .....................................................................................................................$6Res. juvenile (14-17) ..............................................................................................................................$13.75Juvenile combo.....................................................................................................................................$17.50 (Kids under 14 .......................................................................................................................................FREE)3-day non-resident steelhead ...........................................................................................................$37.50
Idaho WatersAnderson 16-H. SR. YA. See regs.Antelope, 18-E. CT, RB. YA. See regs.Bacon, 21-K. CT. YA.Ball, 16-B. CT. YA.Benewah, 16-I. NP, SR. Closed.Big Sand, 24-N. CT. YA.Black, 16-H. SR. YA.Blue, 16-D. Channel cat, EB, SR, Tiger musky.
YA. See regs.Blue, 16-H. SR. YA. See regs.Bonner, 18-B. RB, SR. See regs.Bottleneck, 16-C. EB. YA.Boulder Cr., 18-C. CT. YA.Breakfast Cr., 18-19 K. CT, EB, RB. YA. See regs.Brickel Cr., 15-F. CT, EB, RB. YA.Brush, 17-A. CT, RB, SR. YA. See regs.
Bull Moose Lake, 16-B. RB. YA.Callahan, 18-D. Grayling. YA.Callahan Cr., 18-D, 19-C. RB. YA.Caribou, 16-D. CT. YA.Cave, 16-H. NP, SR. YA.Cayuse Cr., 21-22 L. CT, WF. Catch and release.
See regs.Chase, 16-C. SR. YA. See regs.Chatcolet, 16 H. CT, NP, SR. See regs.Clark Fork, 18-30 E-O. CT, GB, NP, RB, WF. Seeregs.Clearwater River, 16-19 L-O. CT, RB, SR, WF.YA. See regs.Clearwater, M.F., 19-20 O. CT, RB, SH, SR, WF.YA. See regs.Clearwater, N.F., 18-20 K-L. CT, RB, SR, WF.See regs.Clearwater, S.F., 17-19 M-O. RB. See regs.
Cocolalla, 16-E. Channel cat, CT, GB, RB, SR.YA.Coeur d'Alene, 16 G-H. Chinook, CT, NP, SLV,SR. See regs.Coeur d'Alene River, 16-18 F-H. CT, RB, WF. Seeregs.Coeur d'Alene, N.F., 18 F-G. CT, EB, RB, WF. Seeregs.Couer d'Alene, S.F. 16-29 H. CT, EB, RB. Seeregs.Copper, 21-K. CT. YA.Coquina, 23-O. RB. YA.Cottonwood Cr., 16-17 M. RB. YA.Craig, 21-K. CT. YA.Crater, 19-J. Grayling. YA.Darling, 18-D. EB. YA.Dawson, 18-B. Channel cat, SR, Tiger musky.YA. See regs.Deep Cr., 17 B-C. CT, EB, RB. R. See regs.Elk Cr., 18 K-L. CT, EB, RB. YA.Elk Cr. Res., 18 K-L. EB, RB. See regs.Fawn, 20-K. CT. YA.Fernan, 16-G. Channel cat, CT, NP, RB, SR. YA.Fish Cr., 15-F. EB, RB. YA.Fish, 22-N. CT. YA.Fish, 22-K. CT. See regs.Fisher, Big, 17-B. CT. YA.Fishhook Cr. 19 I-J. CT. YA.Forage, 21-K. Grayling. YA.Gamble, E-17. SR. YA. See regs.Glidden, Upper and Lower, 19-H. EB, RB. YA.See regs.Gold Cr., 17-F. Closed.Gold, 21-K. CT. YA.Granite, 16-F. SR. See regs.Granite Cr., 17 E-F. BT, CT, RB. See regs.
Halo, 21-J. CT. YA.Harrison, 16-B. CT, RB. YA.Hauser, 15-G. Channel cat, CT, EB, NP, RB, SLV,SR, Tiger musky. YA. See regs.Hayden, 16-G. CT, NP, RB, SR, WF. See regs.Hayden Cr., 16-F. RB. R. See regs.Heart, 20-K. CT. YA.Herman, 18-B. SR. YA.Hero, 21-K. CT. YA.Hidden, 16-A. CT. See regs.Hoodoo Cr., 16-F. CT, EB, GB, RB, WF. YA.Hunt, 16-C. CT. YA.Jewel, 16-E. Channel cat, RB, SR. YA. See regs.Kelly Cr., 21-22 K-L. CT, RB, SLV, WF. Catch andrelease. See regs.Kelso, 16-E. RB, SR. See regs.Killarney, 17-H. NP, SR. YA.Kootenai River, 17-21 A-D. BT, CT, Ling, RB, SR,WF. YA. See regs. (Sturgeon closed.)Lapwai Cr., 16 M-N. RB. YA.Larkins, 20-K. CT. YA.Lawyers Cr., 17-18 N-O. RB. YA.Lightning Cr., 18 D-E. CT, EB, RB. See regs.Lizzard, 21-N. CT. YA.Lochsa River, 20-22 M-O. BT, CT, RB, Salmon,SH, WF. See regs.Lolo Cr., 18-20 M-N. RB. YA.Long Canyon Cr., 16-17 A-B. CT. YA.Lost (Little Lost), 19-J. EB. YA.Mallard, 20-K. CT. YA.Manns, 16-M. RB. YA.Marble Cr., 18 I-J. CT, EB, RB. YA.McArthur Res., 17-C. RB, SR. See regs.Medicine (Medimont), 16-H. NP, SR. YA.Mirror, 17-E. RB, SLV. YA. See regs.Moose Cr., 22-23 N. CT, RB. YA.
Moose, 18-D. EB, GB. YA.Moyie River, 18 A-B. CT, EB, RB. YA. See regs.Myrtle, 16-B. CT. YA.Northbound, 20-K. CT. YA.Old Man Cr., 21-N. CT, EB, RB. YA.Orofino Cr., 18-20 M. EB. RB. YA.Orogrande Cr., 19-20 L-M. BT, CT, RB. See regs.Pack River, 16-17 B-D. BT, CT, RB. See regs.Pend Oreille River, 14-16 A-E. BT, CT, NP, RB,SR, WF. YA.Pend Oreille, 17 D-F. BT, CT, Mack, NP, SLV, SR,WF. YA. See regs.Perkins, 18-B. NP, SR. YA. See regs.Porcupine, 18-D. EB, RB. YA.Potlatch River, 16-17 K-M. EB, RB. YA.Priest, 15-16 B-C. BT, CT, Mack, SR, WF. YA. Seeregs.Priest, Upper, 15-16 B. BT, CT, Mack, WF. YA.See regs. Priest River, 15 A-E. CT, WF. YA. See regs.Reeds Cr., 18-19 L. BT, CT, EB, RB. YA.Reeder Cr., 15-C. EB. YA.Robinson, 18-A. RB, SR. YA. See regs.Rocky Ridge, 20-M. YA.Roman Nose Lakes, 16-C. CT, EB, RB. YA. Seeregs.Rose, 17-H. SR. YA.Round (Little Cocolalla), 16-E. EB, RB, SR. YA.See regs.Round, 16-I. SR. See regs.St. Joe River, 16-22 I-J. BT, CT, WF. See regs.St. Joe, N.F., 19-I. CT, EB. See regs.St. Maries River, 16-17 I-J. CT, RB, SR, WF. R.See regs.Salmon River, 16-17 O. RB, Salmon, SH, SR,Sturgeon. YA. See regs.
Selway Crags Lakes, 21-N. CT, EB, RB. YA.Selway River, 21-22 O. BT, CT, EB, RB, Salmon,SH, WF. See regs.Shepherd, 17-E. SR, Tiger musky. YA. See regs.Silver, 21-K. RB. YA.Sinclair, 18-A. RB. YA. See regs.Skull Cr., 20-21 K. CT. YA.Skyland, 20-K. CT. YA.Slate Creek, 19-I. CT, EB. YA.Smith Cr., 16-17 A-B. CT, EB, RB. YA. See regs.Smith, 18-B. CT, RB, SR. YA. See regs.Snake River, 8-18 L-O. RB, Salmon, SH, SR,Sturgeon. See regs.Soldiers Meadow Res., 16-O. RB. YA.Solomon, 18-B. RB. YA.Spirit, 15-16 F. CT, SLV, SR. See regs.Spokane River, 11-16 F-G. CT, GB, RB. See regs.Spring Valley Res., 16-L. RB, SR. See regs.Stevens, 19-H. RB. YA.Swan, 16-H. NP, SR. YA.Tepee Cr., 17-18 F-G. CT. See regs.Thompson, 16-H. NP, SR. YA. See regs.Trestle Cr., 17-18 D. Closed.Trout Lakes, 17-B. CT. YA.Turtle, 17-I. SR. YA.Twin, 15-16 F. CT, RB, SR (SLV in Lower Twin).YA.Two Mouth, 16-B. CT. YA.Waha, 16-N. CT, RB. YA.Walsh, 17-D. SR. YA.Walton, 23-M. CT. YA.West Fork Lake, 16-A. CT. YA.Weitas Cr., 20-21 L-M. CT. YA.White Sand, 24-M. CT, RB. YA.Winchester, 16-N. CT, RB. See regs.Wolf Lodge Cr., 16-17 G. Closed.
MONTANA FISHING SEASONSG: Streams, special waters, May 18 to Nov. 30; Whitefish: Year around, with some exceptions.YA: Year around; GP: Glacier Park, check park regs.Note: “See regs” emphasizes need to see current regulations pamphlet for special rules. Bull trout(BT) closed statewide with some exceptions. Special license required for Indian waters.
Montana feesResident fishing..........................................................................................................................................$18Non-resident 2-day fishing.......................................................................................................................$15Non-resident season ................................................................................................................................$60Prerequisite license...................................................................................................................Residents $8Prerequisite license...........................................................................................................Nonresidents $10Warmwater game stamp...........................................................................................................................$5Fish, bird, big game combo .......................................................................................................$570-$959Glacier Park fishing is FREE; See regs for FREE juvenile licenses
Montana WatersAkokala, 24-A. CT. G. GP.Almeda, 26-D. CT. YA.Altoona, 28-M. CT. YA.Alva, 26-I. BT, CT, NP, SLV, SR, WF. YA.Alvord, 19-C. SR. YA.Arrow, 25-B. CT. G. GP.Ashley, 23 D-E. CT, SR, SLV. YA.Avalanche, 25-B. CT. G. GP.Badger Cr., 27-29 C-D. CT, EB, RB, WF. G.Bass, 24-M. CT. YA.Bean, 30-I. RB. YA.Big Creek Lk., 24-M. RB, YA.Big Salmon, 27-G. BT, CT, WF. YA.Birch Cr., 28-30 D-E. CT, EB, RB. G.Bitterroot River, 25 K-O. BT, CT, GB, RB, WF.
See regs.Bitterroot, Little, 22-E. CT, RB, SLV, SR. See
regs.Blackfoot River, 25-30 J-K. BT, CT, RB, WF, GB.
See regs.Blackfoot, N.F., 28-29 I-J. BT, CT, RB, WF. G.See Regs.Blackfoot, Little, 29-30 L. CT, GB, RB, WF. G.
See Regs.Blaine, 24-D. Mack, NP, SLV, SR. YA.Blanchard, 24-D. NP, SR. YA.
Blossom, 19-H. EB, RB. YA.Bowman, 24-A. BT, CT, Mack, SLV. G. GP.Browns, 28-J. RB. YA.Bull, 22-B. CT, RB, SR. YA.Bull, 19 D-E. BT, CT, EB, RB, SLV, SR. YA.Bull River, 19 E-F. CT, EB, GB, RB, WF. G.Bullhead, 25-B. EB. GP.Burgess, 23-I. RB. Indian.Burnt Fork, 26-N. CT, EB, RB. G.Bynum Res., 30-E. SR. See regs.Callahan, Cr., 18-D. BT, CT, RB, WF. G.Camas, 25-B. CT. G. GP.Cedar, 19-D. CT. YA.Clark Fork River, 18-30 E-O. CT, GB, NP, RB, SR,WF. YA. See regs.Clearwater River, 26 H-J. CT, EB, GB, RB, SR.See regs.Como, 24-O. CT, RB. YA.Copper Creek, 28-M. CT, EB. G.Coopers, 28-J. CT. YA.Cosley, 25-A. Mack, RB, WF. G. GP.Crystal, 26-I. CT. YA.Crystal, 21-E. RB, SLV, SR. YA.Cut Bank Cr., 27-30 B-C. EB, RB, WF. G. GP andIndian.Cyclone, 24-B. BT, CT, Grayling. YA.Dawson, 27-D. (Also called Dog Gun) CT, EB.
Indian.Dearborn River, 29-30 I. CT, EB, RB. G.Dempsey, 28-29 M. CT, RB. YA.Dickey, 22-B. CT, EB, NP, RB, SLV, SR. YA.Dry Fork Res., 23-G. NP, SR. Indian.Duck, 27-A. EB, RB. YA. Indian.Dupuyer Creek, 29-30 D-E. CT, EB, RB. G.Echo, 25-E. EB, NP, SR, WF. See regs.Echo, 27-N. See regs.Elizabeth, 25-A. Grayling, RB. G. GP.Elk, 24-O. CT. G.Elk, 26-E. CT. YA.Ellen Wilson, 25-C. EB. G. GP.Eureka Res., 30-F. RB. YA.Evangeline, 25-B. CT. G. GP.Fisher River, 21 D-E. CT. G.Fishtrap 21-F. CT. YA.Five, 25-C. NP, SLV, SR. YA.Flathead, 24-25 E-G. BT, CT, Mack, SLV, SR,WF. See regs. Partly Indian.Flathead River, 23-24 G-I. BT, CT, GB, RB, WF.G. Partly Indian.Flathead, M.F., 25-28 C-E. BT, CT, WF. G.Flathead, N.F., 23-24 A-C. BT, CT, WF. G.Flathead, S.F. 27-28 E-I. BT, CT, WF. See regs.Flint Cr., 27-28 L-N. CT, EB, GB, RB. G.Flotilla, 27-E. CT. YA.Foy, 24-E. RB, SLV. YA.Frank, 21-B. RB. YA.Georgetown, 27-N. EB, RB, SLV. See regs.Glen, 22-A. BT, RB, SLV, SR. YA.Glenns, 25-A. Mack, RB, WF. G. GP.Gibson Res., 29-G. EB, CT, RB. YA.Goose, 27-A. Few fish. Indian.Granite, 19-D. CT. YA.Gunsight, 26-B. RB. G. GP.Haggin, 28-N. CT. YA.Handkerchief, 25-E. CT, Grayling. YA.Harpers, 27-K. RB. YA.Harrison, 25-C. BT, CT, Mack, SLV. G. GP.Heart, 22-K. CT. YA.Heart, 29-I. CT. YA.Hearst, 28-O. RB. YA.Hidden, 25-B. CT. G. GP.
Holland, 26-H. BT, CT, SLV, SR. YA.Horse, 27-B. No game fish. G.Hoskins, 20-A. CT. G. Howe, 25-C. CT. G. GP.Hubbart, 22-F. RB, SLV, SR. G.Inez, 26-I. CT, BT, NP, SR, WF. YA.Isabel, 26-C. BT, CT. G. GP.Jocko River, 24-25 I-J. BT, CT, GB, RB, WF. In-dian.Kicking Horse, 25-H. RB, SR. See regs. Indian.Kilbrennan, 19-C. EB, RB, SR. G.Kintla, Upper, 24-A. Closed. GP.Kintla, 24-A. CT, BT, Mack, SLV. G. GP.Kipps, 28-C. RB. Indian.Koocanusa, 20-21 A-C. BT, CT, Ling, RB, SLV,SR, WF. YA.Kootenai River, 17-21 A-D. BT, CT, Ling, RB,SLV, WF. YA.Lake Cr., 19-D.CT, EB, RB, WF. G.Leigh, 19-E. CT. YA.Lena, 27-H. RB, CT. YA.Lindbergh, 26-H. BT, CT, SLV. G.Lincoln, 25-B. BT, CT, EB. G. GP.Logging, 24-B. BT, CT. Mack. G. GP.Lolo Cr., 23-24 K. BT, CT, GB, RB, WF. G.Loon, 20-C. See regs.Marion, 26-D. RB. YA.Mary Ronan, 23-24 F. CT, RB, SLV, SR. Seeregs.McDonald, 25 B-C. BT, CT, Mack, SLV, WF. G.GP. See regs.McDonald Res., 25-H. BT, CT, RB. Indian.McGregor, 22-E. Mack, RB, SR. YA.Medicine, 26-N. CT. YA. See regs.Medicine Grizzly, 26-C. RB. G. GP.Miller, 21-F. EB, RB. YA.Milk River, 28-29 A. EB, RB. G.Milk, M.F., 27-28 A-B. EB, RB. G.Milk, N.F., 27-28 A. EB, RB. G.Milk, S.F., 27-28 A-B. EB, RB. G.Mission, 29-C. Indian.Mission Res., 25-I. CT, RB. Indian.Moran Basin, 19-E. CT. YA.Moose, 27-O. EB, BT, CT. YA.
Moose, 23-B. CT. YA.Mud, 24-B. CT. YA.Murphy, 22-B. NP, RB, SR, WF. YA.Nevada Cr., 28-30 J-K. CT, GB, RB. See regs.Nilan Res., 30-H. RB. YA.Ninepipe Res., 24-H. SR. See regs. Indian.Noxon Res., 19-20 F. RB, BT, CT, GB, NP, SR.See regs.Otokomi, 26-B. CT. G. GP.Pablo Res., 24-G. RB, SR. See regs. Indian.Petty Cr., 23-K. BT, CT, EB, RB. G.Pishkun Res., 30-G. NP, RB, SLV. YA.Pike, 26-A. NP. G.Placid, 26-J. BT, CT, GB, NP, RB, SLV, SR, WF.YA.Pleasant Valley Cr., 21-22 D-E. CT, EB, RB. G.Quartz, 24-A. BT, CT, Mack. G. GP.Racetrack Cr., 28-29 N. CT, EB, GB, RB. G. Seeregs.Rainbow, 22-H. RB, NP. See regs. Indian.Rainy, 26-I. CT, BT. YA.Red Eagle, 26-B. BT, CT, RB. G. GP.Rock Cr., 26 L-O. RB, BT, CT, EB, GB, WF. Seeregs.Rogers, 23-E. CT, Grayling. G.Rogers, 25-B. CT. G. GP.Ross Fork, 26-27 N-O. BT, CT, EB, RB, WF. G.St. Marys, 25-I. RB. YA.St. Mary River, 26-27 A-B. BT, CT, EB, RB. G. GPand In dian.St. Mary, 26-B. BT, EB, Ling, Mack, RB, WF. G.GP.St. Paul, 19-E. CT. YA.St. Regis River, 19-21 H-I. CT, GB, RB, WF. G.Salmon, 27-J. SR, RB, BT, CT, GB, NP, SLV, WF.YA.Savage, 19-D. EB, SR. YA.Seeley, 26-27 I. BT, CT, GB, NP, RB, SR, RB, SLV,WF. YA.Sherburne 26-A. NP, WF. G. GP.Siamese, 22-K. CT. YA.Silver, 28-N. BT, CT, Mack, RB, SLV. YA.Sophie, 21-A. CT, NP, RB, SR. YA.Spar, 19-D. EB, Mack, RB, SLV. YA.
Spotted Bear River, 26-F. BT, CT, WF. G.Stanton, 26-D. CT, WF. YA.Stewart, 28-M. RB. YA.Storm, 27-O. BT, CT, RB. YA.Summit, 26-H. CT. YA.Sun River, 30-G. CT, GB, RB, WF. G.Sun River, S.F., 28 G-H. CT, EB, RB. G.Sun River, N.F., 28 F-G. CT, EB. G.Swan, 25 F. SLV, BT, CT, NP, RB, SR. YA.Swan River, 25-26 E-H. BT, CT, EB, RB, WF. Seeregs.Swift Res., 28 D-E. RB. YA.Swift Current, 26-B. EB, SLV. G. GP.Tally, 23 D. CT, EB, Mack, NP, RB, SLV. YA.Tepee, 23-A. CT. YA.Terrace, 21-G. CT. YA.Teton River, 29-30 E-F. CT, EB, RB. G.Tetrault, 21-A. RB, SR. YA.Therriault, 22-A. CT. YA.Thompson River, 21-22 F-G. BT, CT, EB, RB,WF. See regs.Thompson Lakes, 21-E. CT, EB, Mack, NP, RB,SLV, SR. YA.Trout, 25-B. BT, CT. G. GP.Trout Cr., 19-20 F-G. BT, CT. G.Turquoise, 25-I. CT. YA.Twin, 28-O. EB, CT, BT. G.Twin, 23-N. RB, CT. YA.Two Medicine River, 27-30 C. CT, EB, RB. GPand Indian.Two Medicine, Lower, 27-C. CT, EB. Indian.Two Medicine, 27-C. EB, RB. GP.Two Medicine, Upper, 26-C. EB, RB. GP.Upsata, 27-J. CT, NP, RB, SR. YA.Wanless, 20-F. CT. YA.Waterton, 25-A. EB, Mack, RB, WF. G. GP andCanada.Whitefish, 23-24 C. CT, Mack, NP, SR, WF. YA.Whitefish, Upper, 23-B. BT, CT. YA.Willow Cr., 25-N. CT. G.Willow Cr., 27-28 L. EB, CT. G.Willow Cr. Res., 30-G. RB. YA.Yaak River, 18-20 A-C. CT, EB, RB, WF. G.
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American R.
Yakima River
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Ancient
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Moses Coulee
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Rocky Ford Cr.
Crab Cr.
Round
Sylvan
Sullivan
Tule
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Sprague
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Big SwampHallin
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Rock Cr.
4th of July Downs
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Alkali
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Heather
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WapatoLong Jim Res.
Antilon
Lake Chelan
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Crescent Bay
Banks
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McGinnis
McCoy
Mudget
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Benjamin
Hawk Cr.
Chamokane Cr.
Waitts
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Jump-Off-Joe
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BakerDavis
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Free Ferry
Sherman Cr.
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La Fleur
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SwanFishLong
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W. Fk. Sanpoil R.
Little Owhi
Owhi
Johnson
Nespelem R.
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LittleGoose
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ConconullyRes.
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Okanogan R.
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CampbellDavis
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Eightmile Cr.
Railroad Cr.
Greenview
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Skagit R
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RossDevils Cr.
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SkookumsMystic
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Muskegon
KalispellCr.
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Giffen
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NevadaNevada Cr.
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Saint Marys
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Lindbergh
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Pishkun Canal
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Alkali
Badger Cr.
Two Medicine R.
Dawson
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TwoMedicine
Upper TwoMedicine
Harrison
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Almeda
Marion
HungryHorse Res.
Stanton
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Sherburne
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WASHINGTON FISHING SEASONSG: General season, opens April 27; see regulations for closures. Beware: streams may open in May,June or year-round.M: Opens March 1; see regulations for closures.A: Opens April 1; see regulations for closures.YA: Year around season for all species.Winter: Winter season. Opens various times in fall or winter.Note: “See regs” and “selective fishery” emphasize that special rules apply. Always check regu-lations for specific dates, limits and gear restrictions.
Washington FeesResident season freshwater ..............................................................................................................$29.50 Non-resident season freshwater ......................................................................................................$84.50 Resident season saltwater.................................................................................................................$30.05 Non-resident season saltwater..........................................................................................................$59.75 Resident season combination ...........................................................................................................$54.25 Non-resident season combination...................................................................................................$123.55 Two-day combo, residents .................................................................................................................$15.75Two-day combo, nonresidents .........................................................................................................$28.95Resident senior citizens (70 and older) .............................................................................................$7.50Youth or disabled season combo .......................................................................................................$7.50 Kids under 15...........................................................................................................................................FREESalmon-steelhead endorsement .........................................................................................................$8.75Note: Dealer fees up to $2 not included.
Washington WatersAeneas, 7-B. GB, RB. G. Fly only, see regs.Athanum Cr., 2-4 L. RB. See regs.Alkali, 7-H. SR. YA.Alkali, 12-I. No fish.Alta, 6-E. RB. G.Alpowa Cr., 14-15.Amber, 13-I. RB, CT. M. Selective. See regs.Ancient, 6-J. SR. YA.Antilon, 5-F. EB, GB. YA.Asotin Cr., 14-15 N. RB, SH. Closed to steelhead. See regs.
Badger, 13-I. CT, RB, SR. G.Bailey, 14-F. Private.Baker, 14-E. Private.Banks, 8-9 F-G. RB, SR, SLV. YA.Bayley, 13-D. EB, RB. G. Fly only. Seeregs.Bead, 15-D. Ling, Mack, SLV. YA.Bear, 14-F. Channel cat, RB, SR. YA.Juveniles,
disabled only.Beaver, 9-A. EB, RB. YA.Beaver, 13-N. RB. M.Beda, 7-J. RB, TT. Selective.Bennington, 11-O. RB. YA. See regs.Beth, 9-A. RB. YA.Big Four, 13-N. RB. M.Big Meadow, 13-B. RB, SR. G.Big Twin, 5-C. RB.G. Selective.Billy Clapp, 8-H. RB, SLV, SR. YA.Black, 8-K. SR. YA.Black, 13-C. TT. G.Blackpine, 4-D. EB. YA.Blue, 7-B. GB, RB. G. Selective.Blue, 7-H. RB. G.Blue, 7-A. CT. G. Selective.Blythe, 7-K. RB. YA.Bonaparte, 9-B. EB, RB, Mack, SLV, TT.YA. See regs.Bonnie, 13-I. SR. YA.Brickel Cr., 15-F. EB, CT. G.Browns, 13-D. Private.Browns, 15-C. CT, RB. G. Fly only.Buffalo, 9-E. RB, EB. Indian.Bumping, 1-K. RB, SLV. YA. See regs.Bumping R., 1-K. RB, WF. YA.Burke, 6-J. RB. M.Buzzard, 7-D. RB. G. Selective.Byron Ponds, 6-N. SR. See regs.Caldwell, 14-B. EB. G. See regs.Caliche, 6-K. RB. M.Calispell, 14-D. SR. YA. Limited access.Campbell, 5-C. RB. See regs.Canal, 8-K. RB. YA.
Carl's, 14-B. EB, RB, SR. G.Castle, 8-G. RB. YA.Cedar, 13-A. RB. G.Chapman 13-I. RB, SLV, SR. G. See regs.Chelan, 4-5 D-F. CT, GB, Ling, Mack, RB, SLV,SR. YA. See regs.Chewuch Riv., 5 B-C. CT, RB. See regs.Chopaka, 7-A. RB. G. Fly only. See regs.Chukar, 8-K. RB. YA.Clark, 8-M. SR. YA.Clear, 5-I. EB, RB. G. Selective.Clear, 13-H. GB, RB, SR. G.Cle Elum, 2-I. Ling, RB, Ling, Mack, SLV. YA. Seeregs.Coffee Pot, 10-H. RB, SR. M. Selective. See regs.Colchuk, 3-H. RB. YA.Cook, 7-D. RB. YA.Conconully, 6-C. RB. G.Conger, 14-D. EB. G.Cormana, 11-H. Private access.Corral, 8-K. RB. YA.Cougar, 5-C. RB. See regs.Cow, 11-J. RB, SR. YA.Cow Cr., 11 J-L. GB, RB, SR. YA.Crab Cr., 8-12 H-J. GB, RB. YA. See regs.Crater, 5-I. SR. YA.Crawfish, 8-C. EB, RB. G. See regs.Crescent, 14-A. RB. G.Curlew, 10-B. RB, SR, Tiger musky. YA.Dalton, 9-N. RB, SR. YA.Davis, 5-C. RB. A. See regs.Davis, 11-B. CT. G.Davis, 14-E. EB, RB, SLV, SR. G.Deep, 8-H. RB, SLV. G.Deep, 13-A. CT RB. G.Deer Springs, 10-H. GB, RB, SR. G.Deer, 13-E. RB, SLV, Mack, SR. YA.Deer, 13-N. RB. M.Devils Cr., 3-A. RB. G.Diablo, 2-B. RB. G.Diamond, 15-E. GB, RB, SR. G.Domke, 3-E. CT, RB. YA.Douglas, 12-C. No fish.Downs, 13-I. RB, SR, TT. M. See regs.Dry Falls, 8-G. GB, RB, TT. A. Selective.Duck, 7-C. SR, RB. YA.Dusty, 6-J. GB, RB. M. Selective.Eagle, 8-L. Private.Eight Mile, 3-H. RB, Mack. YA.Eightmile Ck., 5-B. EB, RB. See regs.Elbow, 12-A. EB. G.Ell, 9-C. RB. G. Selective.Ellen, 11-C. RB. G.
Eloika, 14-E. GB, SR. YA.Emerald, 11-B. Few fish. YA.Empire, 9-B. EB. G.Enchantment, 3-H. CT. YA. See regs.Entiat River, 3-4 E-G. EB, RB, SH, WF. See regs.Evergreen, 6-J. SR, Tiger musky, Walleye. YA.Fan, 14-E. RB. G.Ferry, 9-C. RB. YA. See regs.Finnel, 11-J. SR. YA.Fio Rito, 4-K. RB. YA.Fish, 7-C. RB. See regs.Fish, 9-C. RB. G.Fish, 3-F. GB, RB, SR. YA. See regs.Fish, 14-H. EB, RB. G.Fishtrap, 13-I. RB. G.Fourth of July, 12-I. RB. Winter.Frater, 14-B. CT, RB. G.Freeway, 4-L. RB. YA.Frenchman Hills Wasteway, 7-J. SR. See regs.Giffen, 5-N. SR, RB. G.Gillette, 13-C. EB, RB, TT. G.Glasgow, 12-B. No fish.Goat Cr., 5-B. CT, RB. See regs.Gold Cr., 9-D. EB. See regs.Golf Course Ponds, 15-M. RB. G.Goose, Lower, 8-K. SR. YA.Goose, Upper, 8-K. RB. See regs.Goose, Little, 7-D. EB. Indian.Grande Ronde, 14-15 O. BT, RB, SH, SR, WF.See regs.Granite, 13-H. No fish. YA.Green, 7-C. RB. YA. See regs.Greenview, 3-C. No fish.Grimes, 7-G. CT. June 1. Selective.Halfmoon, 14-D. CT, EB. G.Halfmoon, 8-K. CT, RB. A.Hallin, 11-J. SR. YA.Hampton Lks, 8-K. RB. A.
Hangman Cr., 14-16 H-J. See regs.Harvey Cr., 14-B. CT, EB. See regs.Hatch, 13-C. RB. Winter.Hawk Cr., 11-G. EB, RB. YA.Heather, 2-F. RB. YA.Heart, 8-K. RB. YA.Heritage, 14-C. RB, TT. G.Herman, 8-K. RB. A.Hog Canyon, 13-I. RB. Winter.Horseshoe, 13-D. Private.Horseshoe, 13-G. RB, SR. YA.Horseshoe, 14-E. Mack, RB, SLV, SR. G.Hutchinson, 7-K. SR. A.Hyas, 3-G. EB. G.I-82 Ponds, 4-M. RB, GB, SR. YA.Icicle Creek, 2-3 G. Chinook, CT, RB, SH. Seeregs.Jameson, 7-G. RB. Split season. See regs.Jump-Off Joe, 13-E. EB, GB, RB, SR. G.Kachess, 1-I. RB, CT, SLV. See regs.Kahlotus, 10-L. No fish.Kalispell Cr., 15-C. EB, CT. See regs.Keough, 12-C. Private.Keechelus, 1 H-I. SLV, RB, CT. See regs.Kettle River, 10-A. GB, RB, SR, WF. See regs.Kings, 15-D. Closed.Klonaqua, 3-G. CT. YA.Lake Cr., 10-H. SR. See regs.Leader, 7-D. RB, SR. G.Ledbetter, 14-A. EB. G.Lead King, 14-A. RB, SR. G.Lenice, 6-L. GB, RB, TT. M. Selective.Lenore, 7-H. CT. M. Selective. See regs.Leo, 14-C. RB, TT. G.Liberty, 15-G. GB, RB, SR, NP, walleye. M.Lily, 5-I. RB, EB. Selective.Little Spokane River, 14-15 E-G. RB, WF. Seeregs.Long, 8-C. RB. G.Long, 8-K. RB, SR, Walleye. YA.Long, 9-C. CT, G. Fly only. See regs.Long Lake Res, 13-F. (Spokane). GB, NP, SR.See regs.Loon, 13-E. Mack, RB, TT, SR. G. See regs.Lost, 2-L. CT. G.Lost, 9-A. EB. YA. See regs.Lost, 14-B. RB, EB. G.Marshall, 15-D. CT. G.Martha, 6-J. RB. M.Mason, 13-I. SR. YA.Mattoon, 4-J. RB. G.McCoy, 11-F. RB. Indian.McDaniel, 1-K. RB. G.McDowell, 13-D. EB, RB. G. Fly only. See regs.McGinnis, 9-E. EB. Indian.McMannaman, 8-K. RB. A.McNary Res., 9 N-O. SH, SR, Salmon. See regs.Medical, 13-H. GB, RB, TT. M. Selective.Medical, West, 13-H. RB. G.Manastash, 2-J. EB. G.Menatchee Cr., 14-O. RB. See regs.Merry, 6-L. GB, RB, TT. M. Selective.Mesa, 8-M. SR, Walleye. YA.Methow River, 3-6 B-E. CT, BT, RB, SH, WF. Seeregs.Mill Cr., 11-O. SH, RB, BT, WF. See regs.Mill Pond, 14-B. RB, GB. G.Milk, 2-J. CT. G.Moccasin, 5-C. Private.Molson, 8-A. RB. YA.Moses Lake, 7-8 J. RB, SR, Walleye. YA.Morgan, 8-K. CT, RB. A.Morgan, 5-N. SR. YA.Mud, 10-B. No fish. YA.Mudget Lake, 11-E. RB. G.Muskegon, 15-B. CT. G. Selective.Mystic, 15-D. CT. G.Naches River, 2-3 K-L. RB, SH, WF. See regs.Nespelem River, 9 D-E. Indian.
Newman, 15-G. RB, GB, SR. Tiger musk. YA.Nile, 14-C. EB, RB. G.No-Name, 15-D. CT. G.Nunnally, 6-L. GB, RB, TT. M. Selective.Okanogan River, 7 A-E. GB, RB, SH, SR, WF.See regs.Omak, 7-D. Indian.Osoyoos, 8-A. RB, SLV, SR. YA.Owhi, 9-D. Indian, tribal members only.Pacific, 10-H. RB. (Intermittent). YA.Palouse River, 12-18 K. SR. See regs.Palmer, 7-A. Ling, RB, SLV, SR. YA. See regs.Pampa Pond, 12-L. RB. M.Park, 7-H. RB. G.Parker, 14-C. EB, RB. G.Pataha Cr., 12-13 M-N. RB, EB. G. See regs.Patterson, 5-C. RB, SR. YA.Pend Oreille River, 14-16 A-E. CT, EB, GB, NP,RB, SR, WF. See regs.Pearrygin, 5-C. RB. G.Pepoon, 12-A. SR. YA.Perch, 8-H. RB. G.Petit, 15-C. CT. G.Phalon, 12-B. Closed.Phileo, 14-H. Private.Phillips, 14-D. EB. G.Pierre, 12-A. CT, RB, SR. YA. See regs.Pillar, 8-K. RB. A.Potholes Res., 7-8 J. RB, SR, Walleye. YA.Potter, 13-D. RB. G.Power, 14-D. EB, RB. G.Proctor, 7-C. Private.Quail, 8-K. RB. YA. Fly only. See regs.Quarry Pond, 9-O. RB, SR. YA.Quincy, 6-J. RB. M.Railroad Cr., 3-D. RB, CT. See regs.Rainbow, 13-N. RB. M.Rat, 6-E. RB. YA. See regs.Rattlesnake Cr., 1-2 K. RB, CT. See regs.Renner, 11-A. EB. G.Rigley, 12-B. RB. G. Selective.Rimrock Res., 1-L. RB, SLV. YA.Rock, 13 I-J. GB, RB, SR. YA.Rock Cr., 12-13 J-K. GB. See regs.Rocky, 12-C. RB. G. See regs.Rocky Ford Cr., 7-I. RB. YA. See regs.Roosevelt Lake, 9-13 B-F. Ling, RB, SLV, SR,Walleye, WF. YA. See regs.Roses, 5-F. BT, RB, SR. YA.Round, 8-C. RB. G.Round, 8-H. SR. YA.Round, 11-D. EB. Indian, tribal members only.Rufus Woods, 7-9 E. RB, SLV, SR, Walleye. YA.See regs.Sacheen, 14-E. EB, GB,RB, SR, TT. G.Sage, 8-K. RB, GB. YA.Salmon Cr. (Conconully), 6-7 C-D. RB. Seeregs.Sanpoil River, 10 C-F. RB, EB. See regs, partlyIndian.Sanpoil, 10-B. No fish.Scaup, 8-K. RB. YA.Scootenay Res., 9-L. SR. YA.Sherman Cr., 11-C. EB, RB. See regs.Sherry, 13-C. RB, TT. G.Shiner, 7-K. SR. A.Sidley, 8-A. RB. YA. See regs.Silver, 13-H. GB, RB, SR, Tiger musky. YA.Silver, N., 13-H. RB. Split season. Selective. Seeregs.Similakameen River, 7-A. Chinook, RB, SH, WF.See regs.Simpson, 11-D. Indian.Sinlahekin River, 6-7 B. EB, RB, WF. See regs.Sinlahekin Impoundments, 7-B. EB, RB. YA.Skookum, N.S., 15-D. EB, RB. G.Snake River, 8-17 L-0. Channel cat, Chinook,RB, SH, SR, WF. YA. See regs.Snow Lakes, 3-H. EB. G.
Soap, 7-H. No fish.Soda, 8-K. RB, SR, Walleye, WF. YA.Spectacle, 7-B. RB. A.Spokane (Long), 13-F. GB, NP, SR. YA. Seeregs.Spokane River, 11-16 F-G. GB, RB, SR. Specialregs.Sportsmen's Pond, 4-L. RB, SR. Juvenile. Seeregs.Sprague, 12-I. Channel cat, CT, RB, SR. YA. Seeregs.Spring, 13-N. RB. M.Stan Coffin, 6-J. SR. YA. See regs.Starvation, 13-C. RB. G. See regs.Starzman, 6-E. EB, RB. YA.Stehekin River, 2-3 C-D. CT, RB, BT. See regs.Stratford/Brook, 8-H. SR. See regs.Stuart, 3-H. CT. YA.Sullivan, 9-H. CT, GB, RB. YA.Sullivan, 14-B. CT, GB, Ling, RB, SLV. YA.Sullivan Millpond, 14-B. GB, RB. YA.Sulphur, 10-L. No fish.Summit, 12-A. EB. G.Susan, 8-K. RB. YA.Swan, 9-C. RB. G. See regs.Sylvan, 10-I. SR. YA.Teal, N.S., 8-K. RB. A.Thomas, 13-C. RB, TT. G. Tieton River, 2-3 L. RB. See regs.Touchet River, 10-12 N-O. BT, GB, RB, SH, SR.See regs.Trapper, 2-C. CT. YA.Trout, 11-C. RB. G.Trout, 14-E. Private.Tucannon Impoundments, 13-N. RB. M. Seeregs.Tucannon River, 11-13 M-N. BT, RB, SH, WF. Seeregs.Tule, 9-I. SR. YA.Turtle, 12-F. Indian.Twin, 10-H. RB, SR. YA.Twin, 3-F. Closed.Twin, Big, 5-C. RB. G. Selective.Twin, Little, 5-C. RB. Winter.Twin, Little, 13-C. CT. G.Twins, N.S., 11-D. RB, EB, SLV, SR. Indian.Twisp River, 4-5 C-D. RB. See regs.Vanes, 15-D. EB. G.Vic Meyers, 8-G. RB. G.Waitts, 13-E. GB, RB, SR. G.Wall, Big, 10-G. Private.Wall, 12-J. CT. YA.Walla Walla River, 9-11 O. Channel cat, SH, SR.See regs.Wannacut, 7-A. RB. G.Wapato, 5-F. RB. G. Selective. See regs.Ward, 9-B. EB. G.Warden Lakes., 8-L. RB. G.Watson, 13-N. RB. M.Wenas Cr., 3-4 K-L. CT, RB. See regs.Wenas Res., 3-K. RB. YA.Wenatchee, 3-F. BT, SLV. See regs.Wenatchee River, 3-4 F-H. RB, SH,WF. YA. Seeregs.West Medical, 13-H. RB. G.Wheeler Res., 4-I. RB. See regs.White Mud, 13-C. Private.Whitestone, 7-B. SR. YA.Widgeon, 8-K. RB. A.Williams, 8-H. SR. YA.Williams, 12-B. RB. Winter.Williams, 13-I. RB, CT. G.Willow, 7-I. SR. YA.Winchester Wasteway, 6-7 I-J. SR. See regs.Windmill, 8-K. RB. YA.Yakima River, 1-8 I-O. Channel cat, RB, Salmon,SH, SR, WF. See regs.Yocum, 14-C. CT. G. See regs.
ABBREVIATIONS
KeyBT – Bull troutCT – CutthroatEB – Eastern brookGB – German browntroutMack – Mackinaw(lake trout)NP – Northern pikeRB – Rainbow troutSH – Steelhead(sea-running rainbowtrout)SLV – Kokanee(silvers)SR – Spiny rays: bass,perch, crappie,bluegil, etc.TT – Tiger trout(brook-brown hybrid)WF – Whitefish
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FISHING 2013Spokane, Wash. / Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Thursday, April 11, 2013 Page 9
Anglers can pretty much catch LakeRoosevelt walleyes to their heart’scontent this year under liberalizedregulations designed to bring theirpopulations into balance.
Since April 1, the walleye daily limiton Lake Roosevelt, including the SanPoil and Spokane arms, was doubledfrom eight to 16. The rule is amongdozens adopted by the WashingtonFish and Wildlife Commission inMarch.
In addition, the Spokane Arm hasbeen opened to year-round walleyefishing as the traditional spawningperiod closure was lifted for the firsttime in three decades.
Chris Donley, Washington Fish andWildlife Department lake fisheriesmanager said the changes seek to bringthe walleye population back intobalance with their forage fish.
Eventually the result should belonger, fatter walleye, he said.
“We’re asking anglers to help us outand get walleye numbers reduced,” hesaid. “Catch rates eventually will godown, but quality should go way up.”
Anglers appear willing to comply.The parking lot at the Porcupine Bayboat launch has been very busy.
“It’s not an anti-walleye maneuver;it’s a pro-management maneuver forwalleye,” Donley said.
Walleye limits increaseto help bring balance
Predator fish targetedWashington is removing the dailycatch limit for channel catfish and thedaily catch and size limits for bassand walleye in portions of theColumbia and Snake rivers and theirtributaries to reduce predation onendangered salmon and steelhead.This rule goes into effect May 1.
By Rich [email protected], (509) 459-5508
Fishing Washington($23, moon.com), anstaggering compilation offishing information forvirtually all significantfishing waters, wasreleased in a revisedseventh edition last year.
Terry Rudnick, who’sbeen fishing across the
state for decades, says herewrote about 60 percentof the book this timearound.
“It’s amazing how muchchanges with fishing,some of it radically,” hesaid.
He dropped about 40waters from his detailedlistings but added nearly20.
“One of the important
features of the book is thecontacts for updated infoon each water,” Rudnicksaid, although he notedthat some waters don’thave good on-sightcontacts.
The book runs 527pages and covers saltwateras well as freshwater lakesand streams, plus a wealthof fishing details andprecise driving directions.
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FISHING 2013Page 10 Thursday, April 11, 2013 The Spokesman-Review
Orange slash? Put it back
RICH LANDERS [email protected]
Is it a cutthroat trout or a cutthroat-rainbow hybrid? To endconfusion, Idaho is classifying all trout with an orange slash underthe jaw as cutthroat trout, which must be released immediately whencaught in the Coeur d’Alene and St. Joe river systems.
Near average snowpackreports indicate InlandNorthwest trout streamsthis season should settleinto the sweet spotbetween prolonged runoffand low flows dangerousto trout survival.
“It should be a goodflow year for fish andfisherman,” said JimFredericks, Idaho Fishand Game Departmentregional fisheriesmanager.
The Coeur d’Alene andSt. Joe rivers continue tohold excellent cutthroattrout populations, he said.
“Cutthroat fishing ispretty straightforward,”said Sean Visintainer ofSilver Bow Fly Shop inSpokane. “Fish the rifflesand drop-offs, the darkgreen emerald pools.
“Every road turnoutalong these two streamsseems to be near a deep,good-looking pool that
obviously holds fish. “But if the river is busy,
walk an extra 50 yards orso up or downstream andyou often can find someriffly runs that are waist-to neck-deep and holdingsome fish.”
Both rivers come intoprime conditions in Juneor July after runoffsubsides. Visintainerpoints out the fish arestill there regardless ofthe water level andanglers with boatsshouldn’t overlook theexcellent opportunitiesfor spring high-flowfishing.
“Fish the back eddies,side channels and thesoftest currents you canfind along the bank whenthe rivers go up,” he saidlast week after a great dayof fishing the lower St.Joe at 5,500 cfs.
He said he guidesanglers from boat up to7,000 cfs on the Joe.Wading becomescomfortable when flowsdrop below 2,000 cfs.
Flows ripe for fly fishingBy Rich [email protected], (509)459-5508
Dozens of EasternWashington lakesmanaged for trout willopen to fishing on April27, and one of thestandouts will be aSpokane County lake thatwas totally fishless a fewweeks ago.
Fish Lake off theCheney-Marshall Roadwas rehabilitated last fallbecause of an infestationof smallmouth bass, pikeand who knows what elsethat was gnawing on theplants of Eastern brooktrout and tiger trout.
With the slate clear, thelake, which has no resort,is being restocked withcatchable-size rainbowsand brook trout fry. “Foropening day, we’re puttingin a big dose of about5,000 rainbows includingsome big ones,” saidRandall Osborne,Washington Fish andWildlife district biologist.
“It should be one of thebest openers in years forFish Lake,” said ChrisDonley, state trout lakesmanager. “And next year
should be even betterwhen the brook trout kickin.”
Fishtrap Lake, in itsfourth year after a rehab,also should be very goodfor rainbows, Osbornesaid.
Anglers should expectdecent opening-dayfishing from the other topput-and-take troutproducers including WestMedical.
Williams and Badgerlakes are likely to be under
par because of growingcompetition from otherspecies.
Lake Roosevelt couldprovide excellent troutfishery this year owing toa relatively low springrunoff into the ColumbiaRiver system. Two yearsago, a high percentage ofthe net pen trout wereflushed downstream.
About 750,000rainbows are raised inRoosevelt net pens.They’re released at nearly
6 inches long in May andby June they’re 8 incherspestering anglers. ByAugust they’re a foot longand by fall each trout runs14-15 inches – a whoppingpink-fleshed meal for two.
“I’m optimistic thisshould be a really goodyear for the new crop offish and carryovers,”Donley said. “We kept alot more fish in thereservoir last year. Thewinter fishery was prettydarned good.”
Openercould bebig dayFish Lake restockedwith rainbows, brooks
By Rich [email protected], 459-5508
FISHING 2013Spokane, Wash. / Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Thursday, April 11, 2013 Page 11
An angler’s boat needseven more attention thanhis tackle box inpreparation for openingday.
Boats that don’t meetbasic requirements aresubject to a fine, whichwould taint even a goodday of fishing.
Boating safety rules varyfrom Spokane County toIdaho. For example, kidsunder 12 must wear lifejackets on boats inWashington, while Idahoenforces the requirementon kids under 14.
Although specifics mustbe checked out for eachcounty, here are guidelinesfor being legal in bothstates:
� Most powerboatswith motors10-horsepower or largermust be registered.
� A life jacket must beeasily available for eachperson aboard a boat.
� All children 14 andunder must wear anapproved life jacket whenin a boat that’s underway.
� Throwable flotationaids are required on boats16 feet and longer andrecommended on all boats.
� Gas-powered boatsmust have approved fireextinguishers and meetspecifications for mufflersand ventilation.
� Whistles or horns arerequired.
� Lights are requiredfor traveling at night.
Spokane County hasseveral specific rules,including a requirementthat all persons must weara personal flotation devicewhile on moving water.
Washington law saysresidents 30 years old oryounger must carry aWashington State BoaterEducation Card whileoperating a powerboat instate waters.
Idaho's invasive speciessticker requirementextends to most vessels,including non-motorizedboats and inflatableslonger than 10 feet.
The sticker comes withIdaho boat registrations,but a separate sticker mustbe purchased if your boatis registered out of state orif you have an unregisterednon-motorized craft. Cost:$22 for power boats, $7 fornonmotorized.
Don’t forget boat rulesLife vests, check;permits, check…
By Rich Landers
[email protected], (509)459-5508
@ On the Web:Boating rules:
Washington,boat.wa.gov Idaho, boatidaho.org
A spring cast-and-blasttrip might spell theultimate weekend for theall-around sportsman,combining wild turkeyhunting with the best timeof year to catch trout in theregion’s lakes.
Many trout lakes in theregion already are open,with April 27 being theopening day for virtually allthe rest in Washington.
Here are some of the topareas to center an outingideal for devoting a half aday to bagging a tom whilerelaxing the rest of the dayat the business end of afishing rod.
� Little Pend OreilleNational Wildlife Refuge(fws.gov/littlependoreille)
southeast of Colville offerscamping and 40,000 acresopen to walk-in turkeyhunting adjacent to morepublic land where wildturkeys roam in theColville National Forest.
Fishing waters in andadjacent to the refugeinclude Starvation Lake,always among the state’stop trout producers when itopens the fourth Saturdayin April, and McDowellLake, a non-motorized lakefor fly fishing only.
� Wooten WildlifeArea (wdfw.wa.gov/lands)about 14 miles south ofPomeroy and the UmatillaNational Forest around itare prime turkey huntingareas with numerouscampsites along theTucannon River.
Fishing waters includethe eight man-made lakesstocked with trout alongthe river that open eachyear on March 1.
� Dworshak Reservoir(visitidaho.org) offersexcellent wild turkeyhunting opportunities fordrive-in and boat-inhunters in the ClearwaterNational Forest.
Fishing for kokaneeshould be excellent thisyear, and the lake producedthe 9-pound 11.5-ounceIdaho state recordsmallmouth bass in 2006.
Blast and cast all in a dayTurkey timeThe 2013 generalspring gobblerseasons run April15-25 in Idaho andApril 15-31 inWashington.
By Rich Landers
[email protected], (509)459-5508
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