September 11, 2018
Action: Closes salmon and steelhead angling
Effective date: September 13, 2018 until further notice
Species affected: Salmon and steelhead
Location: Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to Hwy. 395 at Pasco
Reason for action: Counts of fall chinook at Bonneville Dam are 31 percent below preseason forecasts and on-going fisheries are approaching the allowable catch limits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This action is being taken to reduce chinook impacts due to the reduced run-size projection.
Additional information: The salmon and steelhead run will continue to be monitored as the season progresses.
Information contact: Region 3: (509) 575-2740; Region 5: (360) 696-6211
Effective date: September 13, 2018 until further notice
Species affected: Salmon and steelhead
Location: Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to Hwy. 395 at Pasco
Reason for action: Counts of fall chinook at Bonneville Dam are 31 percent below preseason forecasts and on-going fisheries are approaching the allowable catch limits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This action is being taken to reduce chinook impacts due to the reduced run-size projection.
Additional information: The salmon and steelhead run will continue to be monitored as the season progresses.
Information contact: Region 3: (509) 575-2740; Region 5: (360) 696-6211