Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Reiter Ponds opens July 18th

Action:   Opens the Reiter Ponds section of the Skykomish River to recreational fishing.
 
Effective date:   8 a.m., July 18, 2009.

Species affected:   All game fish, including steelhead.

Location:   Skykomish River from 1,500 feet upstream to 1,000 feet downstream of the Reiter Ponds Hatchery outlet.

Reason for action:   The Reiter Ponds Hatchery has collected enough summer steelhead broodstock to meet production needs.         

Other information:   Public access through the Reiter Ponds Hatchery opens at 6 a.m.   

Information contact:   Aaron Bosworth, Region 4 Fish Manager, (425) 775-1311, ext. 101.