Lake Creek (Siuslaw River tributary) closed to salmon fishing Oct. 15-Dec. 31

Stanislaus River - CA


by CDFW
9-29-2018
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Lake Creek, a tributary of the Siuslaw River, will be closed to salmon fishing from Oct. 15-Dec. 31. No salmon fishing will be allowed from the mouth of Lake Creek to Indian Creek.

The closure is due to this year’s low stream flows, which will concentrate fall Chinook salmon in just a few locations, making them more vulnerable to harvest. The forecast for Chinook salmon is poor this year, and Chinook in the Siuslaw basin are not expected to meet Pacific Salmon Treaty escapement goals.

“Lake Creek is the largest producer of fall Chinook in the Siuslaw basin, and it’s important we conserve these fish during low stream flow and low return years,” said John Spangler, ODFW District Fish Biologist.

For more about regulations and fishing opportunities in the Northwest Zone, see the Recreation Report, https://myodfw.com/recreation-report/fishing-report/northwest-zone





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