Sturgeon retention closes in The Dalles Pool

March 21, 2022

March 21, 2022

Sturgeon retention closes on The Dalles Pool

Action: Closes retention of sturgeon.

Effective date: March 22, 2022, until further notice.

Species affected: White sturgeon.

Location: From The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam, and all adjacent Washington tributaries.

Reason for action: Creel data indicates that the 190-fish guideline is projected to be met as of March 21, 2022, and therefore, there is not enough fish remaining on the guideline to support the previously scheduled openings through March 30 in The Dalles Pool.

Additional information: The Dalles Pool remains open for catch-and-release fishing?for sturgeon on days not open to retention, as do many other stretches of the Columbia. Fishing for sturgeon at night is prohibited.

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.