Release salmon with floy tag, hole punch in upper Columbia

July 15, 2015

July 14, 2015

Release salmon with floy tag, hole punch in upper Columbia

Actions: Salmon with floy tags and/or one or more holes (round, approximately 1/4 inch in diameter) punched in the tail must be released.

Species affected: Sockeye and summer chinook salmon.

Effective date: Immediately until further notice.

Locations: Columbia River and tributaries from Priest Rapids Dam upstream to Chief Joseph Dam.

Reason for action: Salmon marked with floy tags and/or one or more holes (round, approximately 1/4 inch in diameter) punched in the tail have been anesthetized during various studies and should not be kept or consumed.

For more information, call the fishing hotline at 360-902-2500 or check the webpage at https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/.

Information contacts: Jeff Korth, Region 2 Fish Program Manager, (509) 754-4624, Ryan Fortier, District 6 Fish Biologist, (509) 997-0316, Travis Maitland, District 7 Fish Biologist, (509) 665-3337.

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.