Buoy 10 to close for chinook retention; fishery remains open for hatchery coho and steelhead

August 22, 2008

Action: The mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line will close to chinook retention effective Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, but will remain open for hatchery coho and steelhead.

Effective dates: Aug. 25 through Dec. 31, 2008.

Species affected: Chinook salmon.

Location: The mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line.

Other Information: The mainstem Columbia River upstream of Buoy 10 (Tongue Point/Rocky Point line) is scheduled to open for chinook retention beginning Sept. 1 (with the exception of the sanctuary area around the mouth of the Lewis River).

Reason for action: The Buoy 10 fishery is expected to achieve the catch and/or upriver bright allocation by Sunday, Aug. 24.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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