Columbia River spring chinook sport fishery extension update

June 6, 2018

Action: Extends fishery below Bonneville and increases daily adult limit of spring chinook below Bonneville.

Effective date: June 7 through June 15, 2018

Species affected: Spring chinook

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

Additional information: Daily limit is 6 adipose fin clipped salmonids (chinook, coho, steelhead), up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all wild salmonids. Salmon minimum size: 12 inches.

Open for boat and bank fishing for salmon to the Bonneville Dam deadline.

Action: Increases daily adult limit of spring chinook above Bonneville.

Effective date: June 7 through June 15, 2018

Species affected: Spring chinook

Location: Tower Island power lines (approximately 6 miles below The Dalles Dam) upstream to Oregon/Washington border plus the Oregon and Washington banks between Bonneville Dam and the Tower Island power lines (except for those waters closed under permanent regulations).

Additional information: Daily limit is 6 adipose fin clipped salmonids (chinook, coho, steelhead), up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all wild salmonids. Salmon minimum size: 12 inches.

Reason for action: This action provides additional recreational angling opportunity following a fishery update based upon available catch remaining and passage at Bonneville. Staff will continue to monitor the run and fishery, and will make adjustments in-season as necessary.

Information contact: Region 5: (360) 696-6211; Region 3: (509) 575-2474.

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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