Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

September 9, 2011

Release wild chinook salmon in the Tilton River

Action: Release wild chinook salmon

Effective Dates: Sept. 12, 2011 until further notice

Species affected: Fall chinook

Location: Tilton River from mouth to West Fork

Reason for action: All hatchery fall chinook being released into the Tilton River are now adipose fin clipped, allowing selective fishing rules to go into effect.

Other information: Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult chinook may be retained. Release wild coho.

Information Contact: Wolf Dammers (360) 696-6211.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW “Fishing in Washington” rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500; press 2 for recreational rules; call the Shellfish Rule Change hotline, (360) 796-3215, or toll free 1 (866) 880-5431.