Columbia River - Buoy 10 coho limit increased

October 2, 2014

October 2, 2014

Columbia River – Buoy 10 coho limit increased

Action: Allows up to 3 adult hatchery coho as part of the daily salmonid limit at Buoy 10.

Species affected: Adult hatchery coho.

Area: Mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Tongue Point/Rocky Point line.

Effective date: Oct. 3 through Dec. 31, 2014.

Daily bag limit: Minimum size is 12 inches. Daily salmonid limit is 6 fish. Up to 3 may be adults, of which no more than 2 may be adult Chinook or hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all wild coho.

Reason for action: Hatchery coho remain available for harvest.

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.