April 9, 2024
Action: Sets fishing regulations for 2024 spring Chinook season.
Species affected: Salmon and hatchery steelhead
Effective date: Immediately, through April 11, 2024
Location: Deep River (Wahkiakum Co.)
Rule: Salmon and steelhead: Daily limit 6, up to 2 adults may be retained of which no more than 1 may be an adult Chinook. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook. Release wild steelhead. Salmon min. size 12 inches.
Reason for action: Aligns the 2024 spring salmon and steelhead season for Deep River with the adjacent mainstem Columbia River consistent with Joint State Action taken on April 9, 2024. This fishery is set within allowable catch levels for upriver spring Chinook and to minimize impacts to other stocks of concern.
Additional information: All other permanent regulations apply.
Staff will monitor the fishery in-season. After the closure of the fishery, staff will review catches and determine if additional fishing opportunity is warranted.
Information contact: Region 5: (360) 696-6211