Chinook retention prohibited on mainstem Columbia River below Bonneville Dam beginning October 1

September 21, 2004

September 21, 2004


Chinook retention prohibited on mainstem Columbia River
below Bonneville Dam beginning October 1


Action: Retention of chinook will not be allowed in the Columbia River from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam beginning Oct. 1, 2004.

Effective date: Oct.1, 2004

Species affected: Chinook salmon.

Location: Mainstem Columbia River from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam.

Reason for action: The pre-season chinook allocation for this fishery will be achieved by Oct. 1. The fishery will continue through December for adipose fin-clipped (hatchery) coho and hatchery steelhead.

Other information: The fishery above Bonneville Dam remains open for chinook retention through the end of December.

Information contact: WDFW Region 5 office in Vancouver, (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 definitions 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 toll free 866-880-5431.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.