WDFW Fact Sheet: Columbia River Action Notice - Compact Action

FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091

Columbia River Compact / Joint State Action Notice
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

May 7, 2007

Columbia River Spring Season Update

The states of Washington and Oregon met today to review spring Chinook stock status. The preseason forecast of 78,500 fish remains in place as an in- season run size estimate.

No action was taken today. Fisheries in the Columbia River below McNary Dam are currently closed for retention of spring Chinook.

Check the fishing pamphlet for regulations on Chinook retention in the mainstem Columbia River and Washington tributaries.

No hearings are scheduled at this time. Staff will continue to monitor the progress of the upriver run and will schedule a hearing when warranted.

Check the WDFW hotline for fishery updates at (360) 902-2500
Or visit our website for current news releases at: http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/index.htm

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