Deep River spring Chinook season updated

April 5, 2023

Deep River spring Chinook season updated

Action:  Updates the fishing regulations for spring Chinook

Species affected:  Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead

Effective date:  Immediately, through April 11, 2023

Location:  Deep River (Wahkiakum Co.)

Rule:  Immediately through April 11:  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 2023 spring Chinook and steelhead daily limits in Deep River with the Columbia River consistent with the Compact Action of February 22 and April 4, 2023. This fishery was 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

 

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.