Steelhead Retention Rule Change for the Tucannon River

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Lunker101
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Steelhead Retention Rule Change for the Tucannon River

Post by Lunker101 » Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:38 pm

Tucannon River Fishing Update:

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a rule change on the Tucannon river in regards to Steelhead retention.

Under the new ruling anglers will not be allowed to release any fin clipped Steelhead. All hatchery Steelhead caught must be retained and applied to the daily allowable limit which is two hatchery Steelhead per day.

For more information on this rule change for the Tucannon river go to the WDFW website in the emergency rules section.

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