Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FISHING RULE CHANGE
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091

December 22, 2004

Sturgeon sport retention seasons set for 2005 for the Columbia River and tributaries below Bonneville Dam

Action: (1) Above Wauna power lines (near Cathlamet) upstream to Bonneville Dam: Jan 1 thorugh Jul 31 Sturgeon retention allowed Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only, 42 inch minimum size limit. Release sturgeon on other days. Aug 1 through Sep 30 Sturgeon retention not allowed. Oct 1 through Dec 31 Sturgeon retention allowed Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only, 42 inch minimum size limit. Release sturgeon on other days.

(2) Below Wauna power lines downstream to Columbia River mouth: Jan 1 through Apr 30 Sturgeon retention allowed seven days per week, 42 inch minimum size limit. May 1 through May 13 Sturgeon retention not allowed. May 14 through Jul 4 Sturgeon retention allowed seven days per week, 45 inch minimum size limit. Jul 5 through Dec 31 Sturgeon retention not allowed.

Effective date: January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005

Species affected: Sturgeon

Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from Bonneville Dam downstream to the mouth.

Reason for action: The dates and size limits for retention of sturgeon are based on the 2005 sturgeon seasons adopted at the joint Washington-Oregon public hearing on December 16, 2004.

Other information: Catch and release fishing is allowed seven days per week except that the area from Bonneville Dam downstream to Beacon Rock is closed to all fishing for sturgeon from May 1 through July 31. Maximum size remains 60 inches. The annual limit is five sturgeon.

Information contact: Region 5, (360) 696-6211.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.

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