October 10, 2007

• A hearing to place today resulting in the Compact adopting Non-Indian mainstem Columbia River commercial fisheries and modifing Select Areas commercial fisheries.

Late Fall Commercial Fishery
Chinook Directed Season: 7 PM Wednesday October 10 to - 7AM Thursday October 11 (12 hours) 7 PM Thursday October 11 to - 7AM Friday October 12 (12 hours) 7 PM Sunday October 14 to - 7AM Monday October 15 (12 hours) 7 PM Monday October 15 to - 7AM Tuesday October 16 (12 hours) 7 PM Tuesday October 16 to - 7AM Wednesday October 17 (12 hours) Area: Zones 1-5 Gear: 8-inch minimum mesh size and 9¾-inch maximum mesh size
Coho Directed Season: 7 AM - 7 PM Thursday October 11, 2007 (12 hours) Area: Zones 1-3 Gear: No minimum and a 9 3/4 - maximum mesh size
The following regulations apply to all fisheries listed above:
Sanctuaries: Elochoman-A, Abernathy, Cowlitz, Kalama-A, Lewis-A, Sandy and Washougal rivers Allowable Sales: Salmon only. White sturgeon may not be sold. Other Rules: 24 hour Quick Reporting Rules will be in effect for Washington buyers.

Select Areas Commercial Fishery
Sales of white sturgeon in Select Areas will be prohibited effective 12:01 AM, Sunday, October 14, 2007.

• A Compact hearing is scheduled via teleconference for 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 16, 2007.