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

July 31, 2009


Treaty Indian Sturgeon Setline Fishery

Season:
6 AM Monday August 3 through 6 PM Saturday August 15, 2009

Area:
The Dalles Pool (SMCRA 1G)

Sanctuaries:
Standard sanctuaries applicable to this gear type are in effect.

Gear:
Setlines with a minimum hook size of 9/0. Fishers are encouraged to use circle hooks and avoid J-hooks.

Allowable Sales:
Sturgeon between 43-54 inches in fork length caught in The Dalles Pool may be sold or kept for subsistence use. Platform hook and line caught sturgeon between 43-54 inches in fork length caught in The Dalles Pool during the open setline fishery may be sold or kept for subsistence.

Columbia River Quick Reporting Rule:
24 hour quick reporting required for Washington wholesale dealers, WAC 220-69-240. When quick reporting is required, Columbia River reports must be submitted within 24 hours of closure of the designated fishery.


Treaty Indian Platform/Hook and Line Fishery

For the ongoing treaty platform/ hook and line fisheries currently in place (including Yakama Nation fisheries), the Compact removed the Washington State requirement for 24-hour quick reporting.

24 hour quick reporting required for Washington wholesale dealers, WAC 220-69-240. When quick reporting is required, Columbia River reports must be submitted within 24 hours of closure of the designated fishery.



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