Columbia River below Bonneville Dam summer chinook extension and limit change

July 1, 2015

July 1, 2015

Columbia River – below Bonneville Dam
summer chinook extension and limit change

Action: Extends salmon angling through July 31 on the mainstem Columbia River downstream of Bonneville Dam. Beginning July 3, from the Astoria-Megler Bridge upstream to the Oregon/Washington border, as part of the daily limit any chinook may be retained, but only one may be an adult chinook.

Species affected: Summer chinook

Area: The mainstem Columbia River from the Astoria-Megler Bridge upstream to the Oregon/Washington border.

Restrictions: Barbless hooks are required.

Effective date: July 3 through July 31, 2015.

Daily limit: Daily salmonid limit is 6 fish; minimum size is 12 inches. Up to 2 may be adult salmon or hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Only 1 may be an adult chinook. Any chinook (adipose fin clipped or not) may be kept. Sockeye are included in the daily adult salmonid limit.

Reason for action: Harvestable numbers of summer chinook remain available based on the updated forecast, associated management agreements, and harvest estimates to date.

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.

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