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OROVILLE – Anglers will be able to retain adult sockeye salmon in Lake Osoyoos from Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 30.
     The area of the lake affected runs 300 yards south of the 49th parallel (US-Canadian border, which is marked with large fluorescent orange signs).
     The reason for the rule change were predictions that sockeye salmon returning above Zosel Dam would be in excess of needs for wild fish escapement to the spawning grounds, an Aug. 4 news release from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
     The population is not listed under the Endangered Species Act.
     There will be a minimum size of 12 inches. A daily limit is four sockeye salmon. All Chinook salmon must be released.
     Statewide freshwater gear rules apply. Release all sockeye with colored anchor (floy) tag attached.

-Prepared by Omak Chronicle staff