December 24, 2008
Species affected: Smelt
Effective dates: Jan. 1 through March 31, 2009.
Action (1): Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Location: Columbia River.
Daily Limit: 25-pound daily limit.
Action (2): Open Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Cowlitz River.
Daily Limit: 10-pound daily limit.
Other Information: Only dipnets may be used in this fishery.
Reason for action: A Level 1 fishery was adopted in accordance with the Washington and Oregon Eulachon Management Plan. Abundance and productivity indicators project a weak return of smelt for 2009. This rule is consistent with WDFW Hearing action of December 18, 2008.
Information contact: Region 5 Office (360) 696-6211
Effective dates: Jan. 1 through March 31, 2009.
Action (1): Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Location: Columbia River.
Daily Limit: 25-pound daily limit.
Action (2): Open Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Cowlitz River.
Daily Limit: 10-pound daily limit.
Other Information: Only dipnets may be used in this fishery.
Reason for action: A Level 1 fishery was adopted in accordance with the Washington and Oregon Eulachon Management Plan. Abundance and productivity indicators project a weak return of smelt for 2009. This rule is consistent with WDFW Hearing action of December 18, 2008.
Information contact: Region 5 Office (360) 696-6211