WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov
September 7, 2011
Baker Lake closes to sockeye fishing Sept. 12
Action: Close Baker Lake to the retention of sockeye.
Effective dates: Sept. 12, 2011.
Species affected: Sockeye salmon.
Location: Baker Lake, upstream of the log boom barrier in front of upper Baker Dam to the mouth of the Baker River.
Reasons for action: Baker Lake sockeye are no longer of sufficient quality to attract interest by anglers, and are moving toward spawning areas.
Other information: All other fishing regulations remain in effect as listed in the 2011/2012 Fishing in Washington sport fishing rules pamphlet. Anglers are reminded to release all bull trout.
Information Contact: Brett Barkdull, 360-466-4345 ext. 270.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
This message has been sent to the WDFW Regulatory Information mailing list.
Visit the Emergency Fishing Rule Website at: https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/
Baker Lake closes to sockeye fishing Sept. 12
Forum rules
Forum Post Guidelines: This Forum is rated “Family Friendly”. Civil discussions are encouraged and welcomed. Name calling, negative, harassing, or threatening comments will be removed and may result in suspension or IP Ban without notice. Please refer to the Terms of Service and Forum Guidelines post for more information.
Forum Post Guidelines: This Forum is rated “Family Friendly”. Civil discussions are encouraged and welcomed. Name calling, negative, harassing, or threatening comments will be removed and may result in suspension or IP Ban without notice. Please refer to the Terms of Service and Forum Guidelines post for more information.
-
Marc Martyn
- Rear Admiral Two Stars
- Posts: 4100
- Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:01 am
RE:Baker Lake closes to sockeye fishing Sept. 12
It was an excellent season! Congrats to all those who got a chance to share in this fishery, and lets cross our fingers for more next year!
:thumright :thumleft:
:thumright :thumleft:
Last edited by Matt on Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:42 pm, edited 1 time in total.
"When I grow up I want to be,
One of the harvesters of the sea.
I think before my days are done,
I want to be a fisherman."
One of the harvesters of the sea.
I think before my days are done,
I want to be a fisherman."
-
Bodofish
- Vice Admiral Three Stars
- Posts: 5407
- Joined: Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:59 pm
- Location: Woodinville
- Contact:
RE:Baker Lake closes to sockeye fishing Sept. 12
I'll say a big Yippy to that! It's a fun fishery, maybe I can make a couple two day trips next year.
Build a man a fire and he's warm for the night. Light a man on fire and he's warm the rest of his life!
-
MarkFromSea
- Admiral
- Posts: 1934
- Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:38 pm
- Location: Kirkland
RE:Baker Lake closes to sockeye fishing Sept. 12
Baker Lake was a wonderful adventure for Robyn and I! Looking forward to giving it a go next year.
- Attachments
-
- Baker_Camp.jpg (181.96 KiB) Viewed 3724 times
-
- Baker_boat.jpg (138 KiB) Viewed 3726 times
"Fish Hard and Fish Often!"
RE:Baker Lake closes to sockeye fishing Sept. 12
I only got out there twice and that's depressing! I'll do whatever I can to not let that happen again should we be granted another opportunity next year.
- Attachments
-
- 285023_217053321674231_100001086957808_566735_4830512_n.jpg (94.12 KiB) Viewed 3729 times
-
- 251717_216335371746026_100001086957808_563605_6353570_n.jpg (110.88 KiB) Viewed 3724 times
-
- 205975_216335091746054_100001086957808_563602_4231013_n.jpg (54.79 KiB) Viewed 3723 times
RE:Baker Lake closes to sockeye fishing Sept. 12
Hahaha! Yay! That was a good time place. I'll be going again next year too! Lots of fun. A little adventure.
-
Bodofish
- Vice Admiral Three Stars
- Posts: 5407
- Joined: Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:59 pm
- Location: Woodinville
- Contact:
RE:Baker Lake closes to sockeye fishing Sept. 12
Nate, don't forget the spare key hidden on the car..... And don't forget your little friends, I'm sure they love to go too!!!natetreat wrote:Hahaha! Yay! That was a good time place. I'll be going again next year too! Lots of fun. A little adventure.
Build a man a fire and he's warm for the night. Light a man on fire and he's warm the rest of his life!
RE:Baker Lake closes to sockeye fishing Sept. 12
Bodofish wrote:Nate, don't forget the spare key hidden on the car..... And don't forget your little friends, I'm sure they love to go too!!!natetreat wrote:Hahaha! Yay! That was a good time place. I'll be going again next year too! Lots of fun. A little adventure.
Hahahaha, oh yea. Never going anywhere without a spare key. The weasels love the outside!
-
Mike Carey
- Owner/Editor
- Posts: 7765
- Joined: Sun Apr 01, 2007 10:56 am
- Location: Redmond, WA
- Contact:
RE:Baker Lake closes to sockeye fishing Sept. 12
amazing fishery, let's hope it stays an annual event.
- Attachments
-
- P8010019web.jpg (112.7 KiB) Viewed 3725 times
"Takers get the honey, Givers sing the blues".