Hanford Reach opens for sockeye salmon retention

June 19, 2013

Action: Open the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River to the retention of sockeye salmon

Effective date: 12:01 a.m. June 21 through July 31, 2013

Species affected: Sockeye salmon

Locations: From Hwy. 395 Bridge at Pasco to Priest Rapids Dam

Reason for action: The run of upper Columbia River sockeye returning to the Wenatchee River and Okanogan River is sufficient to support the anticipated low level of harvest in the Hanford Reach below Priest Rapids Dam.

Other information: The daily limit remains six (6) salmon, including sockeye and hatchery chinook only, but no more than two (2) adult hatchery chinook may be retained.

Information contacts: Paul Hoffarth, District 4 Fish Biologist, (509) 545-2284 (Pasco) or John Easterbrooks, Regional Fish Program Manager, (509) 457-9330



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