Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update

September 1, 2022

Action:  Closes salmon and steelhead fishing.

Species affected:  Salmon and steelhead.

Effective Dates:  Sept. 2, 2022, until further notice.

Location:  Columbia River; from a true north and south line through Buoy 10 a point 600’ below the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam Powerhouse and the Camas Slough.

Reason for action:  Combined strong effort and high catch rates in the Buoy 10 fishery have resulted in the recreational allocation of Chinook ESA-listed impacts to be exceeded. This action is necessary to limit additional ESA impacts from being accrued so that managers can evaluate the fisheries to determine if there is a possibility to reopen for salmon fishing later this fall.

Additional information:  All other permanent regulations apply.

Anglers can be notified of all in-season rules changes as they are announced by signing up for WDFW Regulation Updates at wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.

Information contact:  Region 5:  (360) 696-6211; Region 3:  (509) 575-2740

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.