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 Notice
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

July 12, 2006

A Joint State hearing took place to discuss sturgeon sport fisheries in the area downstream of the Wauna power lines and in the area between Bonneville and The Dalles dams (Bonneville Pool).

HEARING RESULTS:

Estuary Sturgeon Sport Fishery

The fishery remains closed for retention. Regulations were previously adopted to prohibit retention of sturgeon seven days per week from Wednesday July 5, 2006 through Sunday December 31, 2006 in the mainstem Columbia River from the Wauna powerlines (RM 40) downstream to the mouth at Buoy 10, including Youngs Bay; and all adjacent Washington tributaries.

Estuary Sturgeon Sport Fishery
The fishery remains closed for retention. Regulations were previously adopted to prohibit retention of sturgeon seven days per week from Wednesday July 5, 2006 through Sunday December 31, 2006 in the mainstem Columbia River from the Wauna powerlines (RM 40) downstream to the mouth at Buoy 10, including Youngs Bay; and all adjacent Washington tributaries.

Bonneville Pool Sturgeon Sport Fishery

Retention of sturgeon will be prohibited in the Columbia River and tributaries between Bonneville and The Dalles dams (Bonneville Pool) effective 12:01 AM Monday July 24, 2006.

Bonneville Pool Sturgeon Sport Fishery
Retention of sturgeon will be prohibited in the Columbia River and tributaries between Bonneville and The Dalles dams (Bonneville Pool) effective 12:01 AM Monday July 24, 2006.

Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during retention closures.

FUTURE HEARINGS

A Compact is scheduled for 10:00 AM Friday July 14 via teleconference to review summer Chinook stock status and consider additional commercial fishing periods.
A Compact is scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday July 27, 2006 located at 25 River St in Cathlamet, Washington 98612.

For up to date information on sport fisheries,
visit our website or call the WDFW Columbia River hotline

Hotline -- (360) 696-6211 press *1010
Website -- http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishcorn.htm

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