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.
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.