Tribes begin netting based on early strong Coho returns

[BentRod]

Go figure.

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[losaturn]

I don't know anyone who's really surprised. These are the same fish they wanted to keep fisherman off of Lake Washington for too.

[bkawafishin]

ugh....I'm tempted to go and fish now...

BTW: I saw a couple guys fishing for salmon across the way from BECU in Tukwila the other day...

[BentRod]

ugh....I'm tempted to go and fish now...

BTW: I saw a couple guys fishing for salmon across the way from BECU in Tukwila the other day...

That doesn't surprise me. Frankly, I was surprised I didn't see anyone at 112th yesterday afternoon when I stopped by. Sure were plenty of Coho jumping and rolling. Glad to see them, but hard to watch. It's that time of year!!!

[4n6fisher]

I was just posting when are they opening it for everyone, then I got the announcement that Lake Was opens on the 16th for coho. Time to take the boat for a test run!

[BentRod]

I was just posting when are they opening it for everyone, then I got the announcement that Lake Was opens on the 16th for coho. Time to take the boat for a test run!

Whoa, this is crazy. Glad to see the fast response though.

[losaturn]

There are also talks of potentially opening up the Green for fishing. I'm cautiously optimistic.

[BentRod]

There are also talks of potentially opening up the Green for fishing. I'm cautiously optimistic.

You and me both......and a few other people I imagine.

[bkawafishin]

YES!!! finally! I will be out there tomorrow (along with EVERYONE else).

[Larry3215]

There are also talks of potentially opening up the Green for fishing. I'm cautiously optimistic.

WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
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September 15, 2016

Fishing for coho, game fish to open Sept. 16 on a section of Green River

Action: Opens the portion of the Green (Duwamish) River from 1st Ave. South Bridge upstream to I-405 to fishing for salmon, trout, and other game fish.

Effective dates: Sept. 16 through Oct. 31, 2016.

Species affected: Salmon, trout, and other game fish.

Locations and dates:

Green (Duwamish) River (King County, from 1st Ave. South Bridge upstream to I-405) will be open from Sept. 16 through Oct. 31, 2016, to fishing for:

Salmon: Minimum size 12 inches. Daily limit 2 salmon. Release chinook.
Trout: Minimum size 14 inches. Daily limit 2.
Other game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit.
Other Information: All species: night closure and anti-snagging rule are in effect.

Reasons for action: This area had been closed under a state and tribal co-manager agreement to protect coho salmon. Early season test fisheries have indicated that the coho return is strong enough to support limited sport and tribal fisheries in the lower Green River.

WDFW will continue to monitor the coho run and may keep the river open for coho retention after Oct. 31. Any announcements about additional recreational fishing openings on other sections of the Green River will be posted on WDFW's fishing rule change website at https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Information Contact: Mill Creek Regional Office, (425) 775-1311.