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STATE OP CALIFQRNIA
Fish and Game Commission
gp~D OF St~~F-'~R~IISORS
April 11, 2012 ~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~Z
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TO ALL INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES:
This is to provide you with a copy of a continuation notice of proposed regulatory action
relative to Section 7.5a, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, relating to Klamath-
Trinity Rivers salmon sport fishing.
Please note the date of the public hearing related to this matter and associated
deadlines for receipt of written comments.
Mr. Curtis Miliiron, Department of Fish and Game, Northern Region, phone
(530} 225-2280, has been designated to respond to questions on the substance of
the proposed regulations.
Sincerely,
~~
Sherrie Fonbuena
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Attachment
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TITLE '14. Fish and Game Commission
Notice of Proposed Changes in Regulations
(Continuation of California Notice Register 2012, No. 8-Z,
and Meetings of I=ebruary 2, March 7 and April 11, 2012.)
NOTE: The Fish and Game Commission is exercising its.powers under Section 202 of
the Fish and Game Code as the following changes to the proposed regulations may not
be available to the public for the full public comment period prior to adoption.
(NOTE: See Updated Informative Digest changes shown in bold face type.)
NOTICE 1S HEREBY GIVEN that the Fish and Game Commission (Commission), pursuant to
the authority vested by sections 200, 202, 205, 215, 220, 240, 315 and 316.5, of the Fish and
Game Code and to .implement, interpret or make. specific sections 200, 202, 205, 206, 215 and
316.5 of said Code, proposes to amend Section 7.50, Title 14, .California Cade of Regulations,
relating to Klamath-Trinity Rivers salmon sport fishing.
Updated Infiormative,DicaestlPoiicy Statement Overview
The Klamath River System, which consists of the Klamath River and Trinity River basins, is
managed through a cooperative system of State, Federal, and Tribal management agencies.
Salmonid regulations are designed to meet natural and hatchery escapement needs for
Salmonid stocks, while providing equitable harvest opportunities for ocean recreational, ocean
commercial, river recreational and Tribal fisheries.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council {PFMC} is responsible for adopting recommendations
for the management of recreational and commercial ocean salmon fisheries in the Exclusive
Economic Zone (three to 200 miles offshore) off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and
California. When approved by the Secretary of Commerce, these recommendations are
implemented as ocean salmon fishing regulations by the National Marine Fisheries Service
{NMFS).
The Califiornia Fish and Game Commission (Commission) adopts regulations for the ocean
salmon recreational {inside three miles) and the Klamath River System recreational fisheries
which are consistent with federal fishery management goals.
Klamath River Fall-Run Chinook
Klamath River fall-run Chinook salmon (KRFC} harvest allocations and natural spawning
escapement goals are established by the PFMC. The KRFC harvest allocation between Tribal
and non-Tribal fisheries is based on court decisions and allocation agreements between the
various fishery representatives.
The 2012 KRFC in-river recreational fishery allocation recommended by the PFMC is currently
unknown. All proposed closures for adult KRFC are designed to ensure sufficient spawning
escapement in the Klamath basin and equitably distribute harvest while operating within annual
allocations.
Klamath River Spring-Run Chinook
The Klamath River System also supports Klamath River spring-run Chinook salmon (KRSC).
Naturally produced KRSC are both- temporally and spatially separated from KRFC in most
cases.
Presently, KRSC stocks are not managed: or allocated by the PFMC. The in-river recreational
fishery is managed by general basin seasons; daily bag limit and possession limit regulations.
KRFC Allocation Management
The 2011 allocation for the Klamath River System recreational harvest was 7,900 adult KRFC.
Preseason stock projections of 2012 adult KRFC abundance will not be available from the
PFMC until March 2012. The 2012 basin allocation will be recommended by the PFMC in April
2012 and presented to the Commission for adoption prior to its April 2012 meeting.
For public notice requirements, the Department recommends the Commission consider an
allocation range of 0 - 40,000 adult KRFC in the Klamath River basin for the river recreational
fishery.
Current Recreational Fishery Management
The KRFC in-river recreational harvest allocation is divided into geographic areas and harvest is
monitored under real time sub-quota management. KRSC in-river recreational harvest is
managed by general season, daily bag limit, and possession lirriit regulations.
The daily bag and possession limits apply to both stocks within the same sub-area and time
period.
Proposed Changes
The Department is proposing the following changes to current regulations:
Na changes are proposed for the general (KRSC) opening and closing season dates.
KRFC Season, Bag Limit, and Possession Limit
For public notice requirements, a range of KRFC bag and possession limits are proposed until
the 2012 basin quota is adopted. As in previous years, rio retention of adult KRFC salmon is
proposed for the fallowing areas, once the sub quota has been met.
The proposed open seasons and range of bag limits far KRFC salmon stocks are as follows:
1. Klamath River -August 15 to December 31
2. Trinity River -September 1 to December 31
3. Bag Limit - [0 ~- 4] Chinook salmon -only [0 - 3] fish over 22 inches total length until sub
quota is met, then 0 fish over 22 inches #otal length.
The possession limit is proposed as a range of [0 - 9] Chinook salmon of which [0 - 6] over 22
inches total length may be retained when the take of salmon aver 22 inches total length is
allowed.
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The benefits of the proposed regulations are in concurrence with Federal law, sustainable
management of Klamath River basin salmon resources, and promotion of businesses that rely
ors recreational salmon fishing in the Klamath River basin.
The Commission does not anticipate non-monetary benefits to the protection of public health
and safety, worker safety, the prevention of discrimination, the promotion of fairness or social
equity and the increase in openness and transparency in business and government.
The proposed regulations are neither inconsistent nar incompatible with existing State
regulations. No other State agency has the authority to promulgate sport fishing regulations.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) presented Recreational Salmon
Management Alternatives and adopted a recommended harvest allocation range of
BG,~400 to 71,200 adult Klamath River Fall Chinook (KRFC} for the recreational fishery in
the Klamath River System (Preseason Report li}. The Department concurs with this
allocation range and recommends that the Commission adopt the PFMC'S KRFC
recreational harvest quota range and use 71,200 as the maximum adult. KRFC for the
basin quota, and based on this allocation maximum, adjust the sub quotas for the four
geographic sub quo#a areas according to the percentages outlined in the Initial
Statement of Reasons, adopt a daily bag limit of 4 salmon over 22 inches when the take
of salmon aver 22 inches is allowed, and adopt a possession limit of 8 salmon over 22
inches when the take of salmon over 22 inches is allowed.
In subsection 7.50{b){91.1){E}6.e., 2102 is changed to 2012 to reflect the current year.
No other changes to the orginially proposed language are proposed.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any person interested may present statements, orally or in
writing, relevant to this action at a teleconference originating in the Fish and Game Commission
conference room, 1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1320, Sacramento, California, on Wednesday,
April 18, 2012, at 1 D:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Interested
persons may also participate at the following locations: Department of Fish and Game (DFG)-
Santa Barbara Field Office and Laboratory, 1933 Cliff Drive, Suite 9, Santa Barbara, CA; DFG-
Inland Deserts Region, 3602 Inland Empire Boulevard, Suite C-22D, Ontario, CA; and DFG-
Monterey Regional Office, 20 Lower Ragsdale Drive,-Suite 100, Monterey, CA. Written
comments may be submitted at the address given below, or by fax at (916) 653-5040, or by
e-mail to FGC f c.ca. ov. Written comments mailed, faxed or e-mailed to the Commission
office, must be received before 5:00 p.m. on April 17, 2012. All comments must be received no
later than April 18, 2012, at one of the teleconference hearing locations listed above. If you
would like copies of any modifications to this proposal, please include your name and mailing
address.
The regulations as proposed in strikeout-underline format, as well as an initial statement of
reasons, including environmental considerations and all information upon which the proposal is
based (rulemaking file), are on file and available for public review from the agency
representative, Sonke Mastrup, Executive Director, Fish and Game Commission, 1416 Ninth
Street, Box 944209, Sacramento, California 94244-2090, phone {916) 553-4899. Please direct
inquiries to Sonke Mastrup or Sherrie Fonbuena at the preceding address or phone number.
Mr. Curtis Milliron, Department of Fish and Game, Northern Region, telephone
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(530) 225-2280, has been designated to respond to questions on the substance of the
proposed regulations. Copies of the Initial Sta#ement of Reasons, including the regulatory
language, may be obtained from the address above. Notice of the proposed action shall be
posted on the Fish and Game Commission website at httpalwww.fgc.ca.go~.
Availability of Modified Text
If the regulations adapted by the Commission differ from but are sufficiently related to the action
proposed, they will be available to the public far at least 15 days prior to the date of adoption.
Circumstances beyond the control of the Commission (e.g., timing of Federal regulation
adoption, timing of resource data collection, timelines do not allow, etc.} or changes made to be
responsive to public recommendation and comments during the regulatory .process may
preclude full compliance with the 15-day comment period, and the Commission will exercise its
powers under Section 242 of the Fish and Game Cade. Regulations adopted pursuant to this
section are not subject to the time periods for adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations
prescribed in Sections 11343.4, 1 ~ 346.4 and 11346.8 of the Government Code. Any person
interested may obtain a copy of said regulations prior to the date of adoption by contacting- the
agency representative named herein.
If the regulatory proposal is adopted, the fnal statement of reasons may be obtained from the
address above when it has been received from agency program staff.
Impact of Reaulatorv Action
The potential for significant statewide adverse economic impacts that might result from the
proposed regulatory action has been assessed, and the following initial determinations relative
#o the required statutory categories have been made:
(a) Significant Statewide Adverse Economic Impact Directly Affecting Businesses, Including
the Ability of California Businesses to Compete with Businesses in Other States:
The proposed action will not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact
directly affecting business, including the ability of California businesses to compete with
businesses in other states. The proposed regulations are projected have an unknown
impact on the net revenues to businesses servicing sport fishermen. This is not likely to
affect the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states.
The preservation of Klamath River salmon stocks is necessary for the success of lower
and upper Klamath River Basin businesses which provide goods and services related to
fishing. The proposed changes are necessary far the continued preservation of the
resource and therefore the prevention of adverse economic impacts.
(b} Impact on the Creation or Elimination of,~obs Within the State, the Creation of New
Businesses or the Elimination of Existing Businesses, or the Expansion of Businesses in
California; Benefits of the Regulation to the Health and Weifare of California Residents,
Worker Safety, and the State's Environment:
The Commission does not anticipate any impacts on the creation or elimination of jabs,
the creation of new business, the elimination of existing businesses or the expansion of
businesses in California. The proposed regulations range from no salmon fshing on
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adult Chinook salmon (~22 inches) in 2012 to a normal Klamath River Basin salmon
season; therefore, the potential impacts range from 0 to 47 jobs. However, due to the
fact that sport fishing for Chinook salmon will be allowed for grilse fall Chinook salmon,
impacts to businesses will be less severe than under a complete closure of fishing. The
impacted businesses are generally small businesses employing few individuals and, like
all small businesses, are subject to failure for a variety of causes. Additionally, the long-
term intent of the proposed action is to increase sustainability in fishable salmon stocks
and, subsequently, the promotion and long-term viability of these same small
businesses.
The Commission anticipates benefits to the health and welfare of California residents.
Providing opportunities for a salmon sport fishery encourages consumption of a
nutritious food.
The Commission does not anticipate any non-monetary benefits to worker safety.
The Commission anticipates bens#its to the environment by the sustainable
management of California's salmon resources.
(c) Cost Impacts on a Representative Private Person or Business:
The agency is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or
business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action.
(d) Costs or Savings.to State Agencies or CostslSavings in Federal Funding to the State:
None.
(e) Nondiscretionary CostslSavings to Local Agencies:
None.
{f) Programs Mandated on Local Agencies or School Districts:
None.
(g) Costs Imposed on Any Local Agency or School District that is Required to be
Reimbursed Under Part 7 {commencing with Section 17500} of Division 4, Government
Code:
None.
{h} Effect on Housing Costs:
None.
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Effect an Small Business
It has. been determined that the adoption of these regulations may affect small business. The
Commission has drafted the regulations in Plain English pursuant to Government Code sections
11342.5$0 and 11346.2(a)(1).
Consideration of Alternatives
The Commission must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by the Commission,
or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of the Commission, would be
more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as
effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would
be more cost-effective #o affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the
statutory policy or other provision of law.
FISH AND GAME COMMISSION
Sonke Mastrup
Date: April 1.1, 2012 Executive Director
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Regulatory Language
KEY:
Language originally proposed to be added is shown in single_underGne format.
Language originally proposed to be deleted is shown in strife^~E+ fai.
Language originally proposed to be added and now proposed #o be deleted is shown in
Language newly proposed to be added is shown in double underline format.
Language newly proposed to be deleted is shown in
Subsection (b)(9't.'I) ofiSection 7.50 is amended to read:
(91.1} Anadromous Waters of the Klamath River Downstream of Iron Gate Dam (Lower Klamath
River Basin). The regulations in this subsection apply only to waters of the Klamath River system
which are accessible to anadromous saimonids. They do not apply to waters of the Klamath River
which are inaccessible to anadromous salmon and trout, for example, portions of the Klamath
River system upstream of Iron Gate Dam, portions of the Trinity River system upstream of
Lewiston Dam, and the Shasta River and tributaries upstream of Dwinnel Dam. Fishing in these
waters is governed by the General Regulations far non-anadromous waters of the North Coast
District (see Section 7.00(a)(5})._
(A) Hook and Weight Restrictions.
1. Only barbless hooks may be used. (For definitions regarding legal hook types, hook gaps and
rigging see Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2.10.}
2. During closures to the take of adult salmon, anglers shall not remove any adult Chinook
salmon from the water by any means, such as by dragging the fish on shore or using a net.
(B) General Area Closures.
1. No fishing is allowed within 750 feet of any Department of Fish and Game fish-counting weir.
2. No fishing is allowed from the Ishi Pishi Fails road bridge upstream #o and including Ishi Pishi
Falls from August 15 through December 31. ExcEP~~o~v; members of the Karuk Indian Tribe listed
on the current Karuk Tribal Roll may fish at Ishi Pishi Falls using hand-held dip nets.
3. No frshing is allowed from September 15 through December 31 in the Klamath River within
500 feet of the mouths of the Salmon, the Shasta and the Scott rivers.
{C) Klamath River Basin Possession Limits.
1. Trout Possession Limits.
a. The brown trout possession limit is 10 brown trout:
b. The hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead possession limits are as follows:
(i) Klamath River -1 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
(ii) Trinity River - 4 hatchery trout or hatchery steelhead.
2. Chinook Salmon Possession Limits.
a. Klamath River downstream of the Highway 96 bridge at Weitchpec from January 1 to August
14 and the Trinity River downstream of the Old Lewiston Bridge to the confluence of the South
Fork Trinity River from January 1 to August 31.
(i) 2 Chinook salmon.
b. Klamath River from August 15 to December 31 and Trinity River from September 1 to
December 31.
{i) 9 j0=9) Chinook salmon. No mare than ~ Q~_-_$~Chinook salmon over 22 inches total length
may be retained when the take of salmon over 22 inches total length is allowed.
(D) Klamath River Basin Chinook Salmon Quotas. The Klamath River fall Chinook salmon take is
re ulated usin uotas. Accountin of the tribal and non-tribal harvest is close) monitored from
August 15 through December 39 each year. These quota areas are noted in subsection
(b)(91.1)(E) with "Fall Run Quota" in the Open Season and Special Regulations column.
1. Quota for Entire Basin.
The ~1- 209 2 Klamath River Basin quota is ~A f0-T1.2001 Klamath River fall
Chinook salmon over 22 inches total. length. The department shall inform the commission, and the
public via the news media, prior to ariy implementation of restrictions triggered by the quotas.
(NOTE: A department status report on progress toward the quotas for the various river sections is
updated weekly, and available at 1-800-584-6479.)
2. Sub Quota Percentages.
a, The sub quota far the Klamath River upstream of the Highway 96 bridge at Weitchpec and the
Trinity River is 50% of the total Klamath River Basin quota.
(i) The sub quota for the Klamath River from 3,500 feet downstream of the Iron Gate Dam to the
Highway 96 bridge at Weitchpec is 17% of the total Klamath River Basin quota.
(ii) The sub quota for the Trinity River main stem downstream of the Old Lewiston Bridge to the
Highway 299 Wes# bridge at Cedar Flat is 16.5% of the total Klamath River Basin quota
(iii) The sub quota for the Trinity River main stem downstream of the Denny Road bridge at
Hawkins Bar to the confluence with the Klamath River is 16.5% of the total Klamath River Basin
quota
b. The sub quota for the Lower Klamath River downstream of the Highway 96 bridge at
Weitchpec is 50% of the .total Klamath River Basin quota.
(i} The sub quota for the Spit Area- (within 100 yards of the channel through the sand spit formed
at the Klamath River mouth) is 15% of the Lower Klamath River sub quota taken downstream of
the Highway 901 bridge. (Note: This provision only applies if the department projects that the total
Klamath River Basin quota will be met.)
(E) Klamath River Basin Open Seasons and Bag Limits. Afl anadromous waters of the Klamath
River Basin are closed to all fishing for all year except those areas listed in the following table. Bag
limits are for trout and Chinook salmon in combination unless otherwise s ecifred.
Body of Water Open Season and Daily Bag
S ecia! Re ulations Limit
1. Bogus Creek and tributaries. Fourth Saturday in May through 0
August 31. Only artificial lures
• with barbless hooks may be
used.
2. Klamath River main stem
from 3,500 feet downstream of
Iron Gate Dam to mouth.
a. Klamath River from 3,500 feet January 1 to August 14. 0 Chinook salmon
downstream of the Iron Gate 1 hatchery trout or hatchery
Dam to the Highway 96 bridge steelhead*~'
at Weitch ec.
Fall Run Quota ~-,-343 3 ~ Chinook salmon -
ro-12.1 aa~ Chinook Salmon only ~ Qom- fish aver 22
August 15 to December 31, inches total length until sub
2A-1-4 2012. quota is met, then 0 fish
over 22 inches total length.
1 hatchery trout or hatchery
s#eelhead'~* •
Fall Run Quota Exce tion: Chinoo k salmon over 22 inches total
length may be retained from 3,500 feet downstream of Iron
Gate Dam to the Interstate 5 bridge when the department
determines that the adult fal!-run Chinook salmon spawning
escapement at Iron Gate Hatchery exceeds 8,000 fish. Daily
bag and possession limits specified for fall-run Chinook salmon
a I Burin this exce tion.
b. Klamath River downstream of January 1 to August 14. 2 Chinook salmon
the Highway 96 bridge a# 1 hatchery trout or hatchery
Weitch ec. steelhead** .
Fall Run Quota ~9~ 3 j~ Chinook salmon -
j, -35.6001 Chinook Salmon only ~ Q~ ash over 22
August 15 to December 31, inches total [ength until sub
~A~-1- 2012. quota is met, then 0 fish
over 22 inches total length.
1 hatchery. trout ar hatchery
steelhead**
. Fall Run Quota Exception: Spit Area {within 100 yards of the
channel through the sand spit formed at the Klamath River
mouth). This area will be closed to alf #ishing after 15°10 of the
Lower Klamath River sub uota has been met.
3. Salmon River main stem, November 1 through February 0
main stem of North Fork 28.
downstream of Sawyer's Bar
bridge, and main stem of South
Fork downstream of the
confluence of the East Fork of
the South Fark.
4. Scott River main stem Fourth Saturday in May through 0
downstream of the Fort Janes- February 28.
Greenview bridge to the
confluence with the Klamath
River.
5. Shasta River main stem Fourth Saturday in May through 0
downstream of the Interstate 5 August 31 and November 16
bridge north of Yreka to the through February 28.
confluence with the Klamath
River.
6. Trinit River and tributaries.
a. Trinity River main stem from April~l through September 15. 0
250 feet downstream of Only artificial flies with barbfess
Lewiston Dam to the Ofd hooks may be used.
Lewiston Brid e.
b. Trinity River main stem January 1 to August 31. 2 Chinook salmon
downstream of the O!d Lewiston 5 brawn trout
Bridge to the Highway 299 West 2 hatchery trout or hatchery
brid eat Cedar Flat. steelhead**
Fall Run Quota x;394 ~ 0-4 Chinook salmon -
- Chinook Salmon- onl ~ - fish over
September 1 through December 22 inches total length until
31, ~9'I-9- 2012. sub quota is met, then 0
fsh aver 22 inches total
length.
5 brawn trout
2'ha#chery trout or hatchery
steelhead**
Fall Run Quota Exception: Chinook salmon over 22 inches total
length may be retained downstream of the Old Lewiston Bridge
#o the mouth of Indian Creek when the department~determines
that the adult fall-run Chinook salmon spawning escapement at
Trinity River Hatchery exceeds 4,800 fish. Daily bag and
possession limits specified. for fall-run Chinook salmon apply
durin this exce tion.
c. Trinity River main stem January 1 through August 31. 2 Chinook salmon
downstream of the Highway 299 5 brown trout
West bridge at Cedar Flat to the 2 hatchery trout or hatchery
Denny Raad bridge at Hawkins steelhead**
Bar.
September 1 through December Closed to all fishing.
31.
d. New River main stem September 15 through ~ 0
downstream of the confluence of November 15. Only artificial
the East Fork to the confluence lures with barbless hooks may
with the Trinit Rivera be used.
e. Trinity River main stem January 1 to August 2 Chinook salmon
downstream of the Denny Road 31. 5 brown trout
bridge at Hawkins Bar to mouth 2 hatchery trout or hatchery
of the South Fork Trinit River. steelhead'"'
Fall Run Quota ~S ~ (0-4i Chinook salmon -
f 0-11.7481 Cl'tinook Salmon only ~ Q~4 iiish aver
September 1 through December 22 inches total length until
31, 2&1-1- ~~. .This is the sub quota is met, then 0
cumulative quota for subsections fish over 22 inches total
6.e. and 6.f. of this table. length.
' 5 brawn trout
2 hatchery trout or hatchery
steelhead**
f. Trinity River main stem January 1 to August 31. 0 Chinook Salmon
downstream of the mou#h of the 5 brown trout
South Fork Trinity River #o the 2 hatchery trout ar hatchery
confluence with the Klamath steelhead**
River.
Fall Run Quota x-;395 ~ f Q-41_Chinoak salmon -
f0-11.7481 Chinook Salmon only ~ Qom- fish over
September 1 #hrough December 22 inches total length until
31, ~9-1-9- 2092. This is the sub quota is met, then 0
cumulative uota for subsections fish aver 22 inches total
6.e. and 6.f. of this table. length.
5 brown trout
2 hatchery trout or hatchery
steelhead**
g. Hayfork Creek main stem November 1 through March 31. 0
downstream of the Highway 3 Only artificial lures with barbless
bridge in Hayfork to the hooks may be used.
confluence with the South Fork
Trinit River.
h. South Fork Trinity River November 1 through March 31. 0
downstream of the confluence Only artificial lures with barbless
with the East Fork of the South hooks may be used.
Fork Trinity River.to the South
Fork Trinity River bridge at
H am om.
i. South Fork Trinity River November 1 through March 39 . 0 Chinook salmon
downstream of the South Fork 2 hatchery trout or hatchery
Trinity River bridge at Hyampam steelhead**
to the confluence with the Trinity
River.
" wind CnmooK salmon are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip and not showing a
heated left ventral fin clip.
**Hatchery trout or steelhead are those showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is
absent}. Unless otherwise provided, ail other trout and steelhead must be immediately released.
Wild trout or steelhead are those not showing a healed adipose fin clip (adipose fin is present).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 202, 205, 215, 220, 240, 315 ahd 316.5, Fish and Game
Code. Reference: Sections 200, 202, 205, 206, 215 and 316.5, Fish and Game Code.
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