2017 Tucannon River Fishing Report

Lunker Alert!

02/28/2015

2017 Tucannon River Fishing Report:

Changes to Tucannon River fishery regulations

Action: Rule changes for steelhead fishery and other gamefish.

Dates: March 1 through April 15, 2017  

Species affected: Hatchery steelhead (with a missing adipose fin) and all other gamefish.

1. Daily limit is increased to 3 hatchery steelhead per day.
2. Mandatory hatchery steelhead retention is required.
3. Barbless hooks are required while fishing for steelhead.
4. Release all other species.
5. The area from Tucannon Hatchery Road Bridge upstream is closed to fishing.

Reason for action: The fishery is being extended for 46 days, with the allowable catch increased 3 fish per day to remove more hatchery-origin steelhead.

Other Information: Anglers must cease fishing for steelhead for the day once they have retained 3 hatchery steelhead. Adipose fin-clipped fish must have a healed scar at the location of the missing fin. All steelhead with unclipped adipose fins must immediately be released unharmed. In addition, anglers cannot remove any steelhead from the water unless it is retained as part of the daily bag limit.

Anglers are reminded to refer to the 2016/2017 Fishing in Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for other regulations, including possession limits and safety closures.

Information Contact:  Jeremy Trump, District 3 Fish Biologist (509) 382-1005   

This concludes our 2017 Tucannon river fishing report.

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