Sport sturgeon retention season in the Bonneville Pool

June 14, 2017

Action: Opens the summer sturgeon retention fishery in the Bonneville Pool.

Effective date: Friday June 23, 2017

Species affected: White sturgeon from 38-inches minimum to 54-inch maximum fork length. Daily limit: one fish Annual limit: two fish

Location: The Columbia River from Bonneville Dam upstream to The Dalles Dam, including adjacent tributaries.

Sanctuary: Angling for sturgeon prohibited through July from The Dalles Dam downstream 1.8 miles to a line from the east (upstream) dock at the Port of The Dalles boat ramp straight across to a marker on the Washington shore.


Reason for action: There is available sturgeon on the guideline to harvest.

Other information: Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon will continue to be allowed. Fork length is measured in a straight line from the tip of the nose to the fork in the caudal fin (tail) with the fish laying on its side on a flat surface, with the tape measure/ ruler positioned flat under the fish.

Information contact: Region 5 office/ 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.