June 23, 2016
Action: Closes retention of sturgeon in Bonneville Pool. The one-day retention opener scheduled for July 1 is rescinded.
Effective dates: Immediately until further notice.
Species affected: White sturgeon
Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from Bonneville Dam upstream to The Dalles Dam (Bonneville Reservoir).
Reason for action: The harvest guideline of 325 fish has been reached.
Other information: Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon will continue to be allowed.
The Bonneville Pool sturgeon spawning sanctuary is in place. The area from The Dalles Dam downstream 1.8 miles is closed to all sturgeon fishing through July 31.
Information contact: Region 5 office/ 360-696-6211.
Effective dates: Immediately until further notice.
Species affected: White sturgeon
Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from Bonneville Dam upstream to The Dalles Dam (Bonneville Reservoir).
Reason for action: The harvest guideline of 325 fish has been reached.
Other information: Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon will continue to be allowed.
The Bonneville Pool sturgeon spawning sanctuary is in place. The area from The Dalles Dam downstream 1.8 miles is closed to all sturgeon fishing through July 31.
Information contact: Region 5 office/ 360-696-6211.