Lower Columbia River sockeye fishery reopens

July 15, 2013

Action: Allows sockeye retention in the ongoing recreational fishery downstream of Bonneville Dam.

Effective dates: 12:01 a.m., July 13, 2013 through July 31, 2013.

Species affected: Sockeye salmon

Daily bag limit: Daily salmonid limit is 6 fish (hatchery chinook jacks or sockeye or hatchery steelhead), of which no more than 2 may be sockeye or hatchery steelhead, or one of each.

Location: Columbia River from the Astoria-Megler Bridge upstream to Bonneville Dam.

Reason for action: The Columbia River Technical Advisory Committee upgraded the sockeye run size which provided for a larger allocation to the non-treaty fishery below the Snake River. This season modification was adopted July 10, 2013 at the joint Washington-Oregon public hearing.

Other information: The Columbia River downstream from Bonneville Dam remains closed to the retention of adult chinook. Barbless hooks required.

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. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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.