Columbia River below Bonneville Dam salmon sport fishing reopens in time for holiday weekend

July 2, 2014

July 2, 2014

Columbia River – below Bonneville Dam:
salmon sport fishing re-opens in time for holiday weekend

Action: Re-opens for adult chinook retention four days (July 3-6) and for sockeye retention (July 3-31) on the Columbia River from The Astoria Megler Bridge upstream to Bonneville Dam.

Species affected: Adult hatchery chinook and sockeye.

Area: Mainstem Columbia River from The Astoria Megler Bridge upstream to Bonneville Dam.

Effective date: July 3 through July 31, 2014.

Daily limit: Daily salmonid limit is 6 fish; minimum size is 12 inches. Up to 2 may be adult salmon or hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery chinook and sockeye. July 7 through July 31: Release all adult chinook

Reason for action: Harvestable numbers of hatchery chinook and sockeye remain available based on the in-season forecast update, associated management agreements, and harvest estimates to date.

Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.

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.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.