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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 Joint State Action
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 18, 2008
Columbia River Fall Chinook Sport Fishery
RE-OPENS
Upstream of the Lewis River
The states of Washington and Oregon met today to review upriver fall Chinook stock status and took the following action:
Effective Saturday September 20, 2008
The Mainstem Columbia River from the Warrior Rock-Bachelor Island line (located above the mouth of the Lewis River) upstream to Bonneville Dam will open for the retention of Chinook.
- The fishery is expected to remain open through December 31
- Daily limit is 6 salmon, up to two adults may be retained, only one (1) may be an adult Chinook. Minimum size 12-inches.
- Other permanent regulation apply
- The fishery currently in place above Bonneville Dam remains open.
- Notice to Fishers: Call the "Hotline" Number to get the current fishing season. The hotline number is 360-902-2500 or 360-696-6211 *1010.
- Visit WDFW website at wdfw.wa.gov/fishcorn.htm for fact sheets, action notices and landings.
Columbia River Compact / Joint State Action Notice
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
September 18, 2008
THE FOLLOWING COLUMBIA RIVER SEASON WAS SET:
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Treaty Indian Gillnet Fishery |
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6:00 AM Monday, Sept. 22 to 6:00 PM Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 4.5 Days |
Area: |
All of Zone 6
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Gear: |
There will be an 8" minimum mesh size restriction
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Sanctuaries: |
Standard river mouth and dam sanctuaries applicable to these gear types remain in effect except the standard Spring Creek Hatchery Sanctuary will be reduced to 150 foot radius around the hatchery ladder entrance.
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Allowable Sales: |
Chinook, coho, sockeye, steelhead, walleye, carp, and shad may be sold or retained for subsistence. Sturgeon may not be sold. Sturgeon between 4-5 feet in length in The Dalles and John Day pools may be retained for subsistence. Sturgeon between 42-60 inches in the Bonneville Pool may also be retained for subsistence.
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Additional: |
24 hour Quick Reporting Rule in effect for Washington buyers.
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A Compact hearing has been scheduled for 2 PM Tuesday, September 23 via teleconference.
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