June 30, 2004
July 1, 2004
Release of sport-caught sturgeon required
starting July 12 between John Day and McNary dams
Action: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will require anglers to release white sturgeon caught between John Day Dam and McNary Dam on the Columbia River.
Effective date: 12:01 a.m., July 12, through Dec. 31, 2004.
Species affected: Sturgeon
Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from John Day Dam upstream to McNary Dam.
Reason for action: The cut-off date for retention of sturgeon was adopted because Washington and Oregon fish managers estimate that the harvest guideline of 165 fish will be achieved by July 12.
Other information: The reservoirs and tributaries between Bonneville Dam and John Day Dam will remain closed to retention through Dec. 31.
Information contact: Dennis Gilliland, (360) 906-6733.
Release of sport-caught sturgeon required
starting July 12 between John Day and McNary dams
Action: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will require anglers to release white sturgeon caught between John Day Dam and McNary Dam on the Columbia River.
Effective date: 12:01 a.m., July 12, through Dec. 31, 2004.
Species affected: Sturgeon
Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from John Day Dam upstream to McNary Dam.
Reason for action: The cut-off date for retention of sturgeon was adopted because Washington and Oregon fish managers estimate that the harvest guideline of 165 fish will be achieved by July 12.
Other information: The reservoirs and tributaries between Bonneville Dam and John Day Dam will remain closed to retention through Dec. 31.
Information contact: Dennis Gilliland, (360) 906-6733.