Lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery update

September 1, 2022

Action:  Closes salmon and steelhead fishing.

Species affected:  Salmon and steelhead.

Effective Dates:  Sept. 2, 2022, until further notice.

Location:  Columbia River; from a true north and south line through Buoy 10 a point 600’ below the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam Powerhouse and the Camas Slough.

Reason for action:  Combined strong effort and high catch rates in the Buoy 10 fishery have resulted in the recreational allocation of Chinook ESA-listed impacts to be exceeded. This action is necessary to limit additional ESA impacts from being accrued so that managers can evaluate the fisheries to determine if there is a possibility to reopen for salmon fishing later this fall.

Additional information:  All other permanent regulations apply.

Anglers can be notified of all in-season rules changes as they are announced by signing up for WDFW Regulation Updates at wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.

Information contact:  Region 5:  (360) 696-6211; Region 3:  (509) 575-2740

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.