Chinook retention to re-open Oct. 20 on Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to Highway 395 Bridge

October 18, 2005

October 18, 2005


Chinook retention to re-open Oct. 20 on Columbia River
from Buoy 10 upstream to the Highway 395 Bridge.

Action: Retention of Chinook will be allowed on the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Hwy 395 Bridge, as permitted under permanent regulations.

Effective date: 12:01 a.m. Oct. 20, 2005

Species affected: Chinook salmon

Location: Mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Highway 395 Bridge, near Pasco Washington.

Reason for action: Opportunity for additional Chinook harvest is available. Allowable impacts to the ESA listed Snake River wild fall Chinook remain on the non-Indian guideline.

Other information: Refer to the 2005-2006 Fishing in Washington pamphlet for area-specific regulations and catch limits.

Information contact: WDFW Region 5 office in Vancouver, (360) 696-6211. Dial (360) 696-6211 *1010 for hotline.

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. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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.