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

August 23, 2006

The following Columbia River Seasons were modified:

2006 NON-INDIAN COMMERCIAL SALMON FISHERY

Non-Indian Mainstem Fall Salmon Fishery
SEASON: 12:01AM -6AM Friday, August 25, 2006
AREA: Zone 4 (upstream of the I-205 Bridge) and Zone 5
SANCTUARIES: Washougal and Sandy River
GEAR: 9" minimum and 9¾" maximum mesh size restriction.
ALLOWABLE SALES: Salmon and sturgeon. A maximum of 7 white sturgeon may be possessed or sold by each participating vessel during each calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) that the fishery is open. The 7 sturgeon possession and sales limit includes both mainstem and Select Area fisheries.

Green sturgeon retention is prohibited.

MISCELLANEOUS RULES: Quick Reporting Rules will be in effect for Washington buyers.

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