July 20, 2003
June 20, 2003
Action: The Columbia River and tributaries downstream of the Wauna power lines (near Cathlamet) will close to the retention of sturgeon.
Effective Dates: June 28, 2003 through September 30, 2003.
Species affected: Sturgeon
Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from the Wauna power lines (near Cathlamet, Washington) downstream to the mouth.
Reason for action: The harvest guideline of 18,000 sturgeon for this area is expected to be achieved prior to the original closing date of July 10.
Other information: The area remains open to catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon but retention of any sturgeon is prohibited.
The retention of sturgeon downstream of the Wauna power lines will re-open on October 1.
Sturgeon retention in the area from the Wauna power lines upstream to Bonneville Dam will be open beginning July 1.
Information contact: Region 5 office in Vancouver. (360) 696-6211.
Action: The Columbia River and tributaries downstream of the Wauna power lines (near Cathlamet) will close to the retention of sturgeon.
Effective Dates: June 28, 2003 through September 30, 2003.
Species affected: Sturgeon
Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from the Wauna power lines (near Cathlamet, Washington) downstream to the mouth.
Reason for action: The harvest guideline of 18,000 sturgeon for this area is expected to be achieved prior to the original closing date of July 10.
Other information: The area remains open to catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon but retention of any sturgeon is prohibited.
The retention of sturgeon downstream of the Wauna power lines will re-open on October 1.
Sturgeon retention in the area from the Wauna power lines upstream to Bonneville Dam will be open beginning July 1.
Information contact: Region 5 office in Vancouver. (360) 696-6211.