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FACT SHEET
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
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Columbia River Compact / Joint State Action Notice
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
October 7, 2008
THE FOLLOWING COLUMBIA RIVER SEASONS WAS SET:
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Late Fall Non-Indian Commercial Salmon Fishery |
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7 PM Wednesday Oct 8 through 7 AM Thursday Oct 9 (12 hours each)
7 PM Thursday Oct 9 through 7 AM Friday Oct 10
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Area: |
Zones 4-5
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Gear: |
8-inch minimum mesh size
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Allowable Sales: |
Salmon and white sturgeon. A maximum of 3 white sturgeon may be possessed or sold by each participating vessel during each calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) that the fishery is open. Limit applies to mainstem only. Select Areas remain closed to white sturgeon retention.
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Sanctuaries: |
Lewis-B, Sandy, and Washougal rivers.
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Additional: |
24 hour Quick Reporting Rule in effect for Washington buyers.
Nets not specifically authorized for use in this fishery may be onboard the vessel if properly stored. A properly stored net is defined as a net on a drum that is fully covered by a tarp (canvas or plastic) and bound with a minimum of ten revolutions of rope with a diameter of 3/8 (0.375) inches or greater.
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No additional Compact hearings are scheduled. Staff will continue to monitor all ongoing fisheries and announce additional hearings as needed.
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