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- Sturgeon retention prohibited in Columbia River estuary - Jun 30, 2004 to
- Halibut fishing will close July 3 in Westport area - Jun 28, 2004 to
- Release of sport-caught sturgeon between The Dalles Dam and John Day Dam - Jun 24, 2004 to
- Recreational shrimping closes June 19 in Discovery Bay Shrimp District - Jun 17, 2004 to
- WDFW Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet errata: Columbia River - Jun 10, 2004 to
- WDFW Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet errata: Willapa River (Pacific Co.) - Jun 10, 2004 to
- Youth-only Mill Pond will open to fishing by senior citizens - Jun 10, 2004 to
- Crab fishing delayed in southern part of Marine Area 8-1 - Jun 2, 2004 to
- Fishing for halibut will reopen May 29 in Neah Bay and LaPush areas - May 26, 2004 to
- Fishing for halibut will close May 20 in Neah Bay and LaPush areas - May 19, 2004 to