June 3, 2009
June 3, 2009
Release of sport-caught sturgeon between
Bonneville Dam and The Dalles Dam
Action: Close the sport retention fishery for white sturgeon between Bonneville Dam and The Dalles Dam on the Columbia River.
Effective date: 12:01 a.m., June 6 through Dec. 31, 2009.
Species affected: White Sturgeon
Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from Bonneville Dam upstream to The Dalles Dam.
Reason for action: The closure date for retention of sturgeon was adopted because Washington and Oregon fish managers estimate that the harvest guideline of 700 fish will be reached on June 5, 2009.
Other information: The section of the Columbia River and tributaries between The Dalles Dam and McNary Dam will remain closed to sturgeon retention. Catch and release of sturgeon is still allowed between Bonneville and McNary Day dams, except in the spawning sanctuaries, which are closed to all sturgeon fishing through July 31.
Information contact: Dennis Gilliland, (360) 906-6733.
Release of sport-caught sturgeon between
Bonneville Dam and The Dalles Dam
Action: Close the sport retention fishery for white sturgeon between Bonneville Dam and The Dalles Dam on the Columbia River.
Effective date: 12:01 a.m., June 6 through Dec. 31, 2009.
Species affected: White Sturgeon
Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from Bonneville Dam upstream to The Dalles Dam.
Reason for action: The closure date for retention of sturgeon was adopted because Washington and Oregon fish managers estimate that the harvest guideline of 700 fish will be reached on June 5, 2009.
Other information: The section of the Columbia River and tributaries between The Dalles Dam and McNary Dam will remain closed to sturgeon retention. Catch and release of sturgeon is still allowed between Bonneville and McNary Day dams, except in the spawning sanctuaries, which are closed to all sturgeon fishing through July 31.
Information contact: Dennis Gilliland, (360) 906-6733.