May 1, 2020
Action: Anglers must release all sturgeon.
Effective Date: May 5, 2020
Locations and rules: from Bonneville Dam to Priest Rapids Dam and adjacent tributaries.
Immediately through December 31 catch-and-release only in Bonneville Reservoir, The Dalles Reservoir, and John Day Reservoir per permanent regulations.
Year-round catch-and-release from McNary Dam to Priest Rapids Dam.
Species affected: White sturgeon
Reason for action: These rules were adopted and made permanent prior to the fishing closure associated with the COVID19 pandemic. This notice serves as a reminder to anglers of the change in permanent rules.
Additional information: Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon will continue to be allowed except in designated spawning sanctuaries, which are closed to all sturgeon fishing May 1 through August 31. These measures were implemented to help ensure the long-term viability of the population.
Information contact: Region 5: 360-696-6211, Region 3: 509-575-2740
Effective Date: May 5, 2020
Locations and rules: from Bonneville Dam to Priest Rapids Dam and adjacent tributaries.
Immediately through December 31 catch-and-release only in Bonneville Reservoir, The Dalles Reservoir, and John Day Reservoir per permanent regulations.
Year-round catch-and-release from McNary Dam to Priest Rapids Dam.
Species affected: White sturgeon
Reason for action: These rules were adopted and made permanent prior to the fishing closure associated with the COVID19 pandemic. This notice serves as a reminder to anglers of the change in permanent rules.
Additional information: Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon will continue to be allowed except in designated spawning sanctuaries, which are closed to all sturgeon fishing May 1 through August 31. These measures were implemented to help ensure the long-term viability of the population.
Information contact: Region 5: 360-696-6211, Region 3: 509-575-2740