The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced it’s hosting an online public meeting to discuss a new policy guiding management and fisheries for native trout.
Anglers are welcome to attend the meeting on Monday, Feb. 12, from 6-8 p.m. The meeting will be recorded, and future public input opportunities will be available as the resident native trout policy development proceeds.
“In October 2023, the Fish and Wildlife Commission directed staff to initiate development of a resident native trout harvest management policy for commission review and adoption,” said Steve Caromile, WDFW’s inland fish program manager.
The policy will be aimed at native rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and their subspecies including coastal cutthroat, westslope cutthroat, and redband rainbow trout. This policy will not address native hatchery-origin trout, bull trout, or any non-native species.
Pre-registration is required for the public. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/events for more information.