Hello Anglers,
I had a couple of trips this week where we caught fish, and a couple of trips where we were skunked. This got me to thinking: what makes a good outing? Some trips where we catch fish I wouldn't call "good" and other trips where we've been blanked I'd call "great". To me, every day on the water is good. You'll always see wildlife, beautiful scenery, and enjoy the company. Catching a fish is a bonus. So, next time you're out, relax, breathe deeply and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river. Remember, a great trip is about the whole experience.
Here's this week's Siuslaw News story...
Siltcoos, Tahkenitch Open For Coho This Fall
Oregon’s Fish and Wildlife Commission recently adopted changes and additions in the sportfishing regulations that affect anglers on the Central Coast. The changes made over the summer were made to both allow additional recreational opportunities and protect wild winter steelhead. Here’s a recap of the Commission’s actions:
Coho Fishery Again on Siltcoos and Tahkenitch
Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes will be open for coho salmon fishing from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. This is two weeks longer than the last two seasons. Additionally, there will be no quota on either lake, meaning anglers won’t have to worry about the quota being filled before getting the chance to get out there and experience the fishery. Daily and season limits are still the same: 1 adult and 1 jack per day, 5 adults per season. It is illegal to continue fishing for jacks after retaining an adult salmon.
Regulations on the coho fishery on Siltcoos and Tahkenitch will be part of the Oregon Sportfishing regulations beginning in 2008, meaning they will appear in the booklet. George Westfall, ODFW biologist here in Florence, tells me ODFW has examined the coho numbers in the lakes several different ways and the stocks are strong.
Wild Winter Steelhead Protected on the Umpqua
This summer the Fish and Wildlife Commission also changed the regulations regarding wild winter steelhead harvest on the Umpqua River. Beginning Jan. 1, 2008, anglers will no longer be able to keep wild winter steelhead. It will be catch-and-release on the North and Mainstem Umpqua (catch-and-release is already in effect on the South Umpqua). The old regulations allowed retention of 1 wild steelhead per day, 5 per season.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: good move Commission. These fish are much more valuable back in the water than on the dinner table or in the smoker. It’s better to take action now to protect these fish than wait until the stock is in peril.
Proposed Regulation Changes On the Siuslaw
Westfall also informed me about possible regulation changes affecting the Siuslaw River. Trout fisheries normally shut down on Sept. 30 will be allowed to continue where Chinook fishing is open. Lake Creek above Deadwood Creek and the Mainstem Siuslaw above Whittaker Creek will still be closed from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 to protect spawning fish.
See you on the water,
Action Jackson
(Please send comments or questions to Action Jackson at 268-6944 or www.actionjacksonfishing.com)
Oregon’s Fish and Wildlife Commission recently adopted changes and additions in the sportfishing regulations that affect anglers on the Central Coast. The changes made over the summer were made to both allow additional recreational opportunities and protect wild winter steelhead. Here’s a recap of the Commission’s actions:
Coho Fishery Again on Siltcoos and Tahkenitch
Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes will be open for coho salmon fishing from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. This is two weeks longer than the last two seasons. Additionally, there will be no quota on either lake, meaning anglers won’t have to worry about the quota being filled before getting the chance to get out there and experience the fishery. Daily and season limits are still the same: 1 adult and 1 jack per day, 5 adults per season. It is illegal to continue fishing for jacks after retaining an adult salmon.
Regulations on the coho fishery on Siltcoos and Tahkenitch will be part of the Oregon Sportfishing regulations beginning in 2008, meaning they will appear in the booklet. George Westfall, ODFW biologist here in Florence, tells me ODFW has examined the coho numbers in the lakes several different ways and the stocks are strong.
Wild Winter Steelhead Protected on the Umpqua
This summer the Fish and Wildlife Commission also changed the regulations regarding wild winter steelhead harvest on the Umpqua River. Beginning Jan. 1, 2008, anglers will no longer be able to keep wild winter steelhead. It will be catch-and-release on the North and Mainstem Umpqua (catch-and-release is already in effect on the South Umpqua). The old regulations allowed retention of 1 wild steelhead per day, 5 per season.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: good move Commission. These fish are much more valuable back in the water than on the dinner table or in the smoker. It’s better to take action now to protect these fish than wait until the stock is in peril.
Proposed Regulation Changes On the Siuslaw
Westfall also informed me about possible regulation changes affecting the Siuslaw River. Trout fisheries normally shut down on Sept. 30 will be allowed to continue where Chinook fishing is open. Lake Creek above Deadwood Creek and the Mainstem Siuslaw above Whittaker Creek will still be closed from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 to protect spawning fish.
See you on the water,
Action Jackson
(Please send comments or questions to Action Jackson at 268-6944 or www.actionjacksonfishing.com)
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