Columbia River below Bonneville Dam spring chinook sport fishery set to close one day early

April 7, 2016

April 7, 2016

Columbia River below Bonneville Dam spring
chinook sport fishery set to close one day early


Action: Fishing for spring chinook on the mainstem Columbia below Bonneville Dam will be closed beginning 11:59 p.m. April 8.

Species affected: Chinook, steelhead, and shad.

Effective dates: 11:59 p.m. April 8, 2016, until further notice.

Location: Mainstem Columbia from Buoy 10 upstream to Bonneville Dam

Other information: Permanent regulations for steelhead and shad will be in effect.

Reason for action: The fishery is expected to reach its pre-season allocation of upriver mortalities (kept and released) prior to the scheduled closure date of April 9.

Information contact: (360) 696-6211. For latest information press *1010.

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.