August 14, 2007
August 14, 2007
Salmon fishing opens in upper Okanogan River
and lower Similkameen River
Action 1: Open chinook fishing in the Okanogan River and the lower Similkameen River Aug. 15 through Sept. 15.
Action 2: Allow game fish, except trout, to be retained in the Okanogan River (upstream of the highway bridge in Malott) Sept. 1 through Sept. 15.
Effective dates: Aug. 15, 2007 through Sept. 15, 2007.
Species affected: Chinook salmon in the Okanogan and Similkameen Rivers and game fish in the Okanogan River
Location 1: The Okanogan River from the Highway 97 Bridge near the mouth to the Highway 97 Bridge just south of Oroville
Location 2: The Similkameen River from the mouth upstream to the Highway 7 Bridge in Oroville
Reason for action: The upper Columbia River summer chinook return at Wells Dam is adequate to provide necessary escapement goals, along with a harvest fishery.
The stocks are stable and not listed under the ESA.
Other information: Daily limit is six chinook salmon, no more than two adults. All coho and sockeye must be released. Non-buoyant lure restriction and night closure are in effect for all species.
Information contact: Bob Jateff, District Fish Biologist, Omak (509) 826-7341
Salmon fishing opens in upper Okanogan River
and lower Similkameen River
Action 1: Open chinook fishing in the Okanogan River and the lower Similkameen River Aug. 15 through Sept. 15.
Action 2: Allow game fish, except trout, to be retained in the Okanogan River (upstream of the highway bridge in Malott) Sept. 1 through Sept. 15.
Effective dates: Aug. 15, 2007 through Sept. 15, 2007.
Species affected: Chinook salmon in the Okanogan and Similkameen Rivers and game fish in the Okanogan River
Location 1: The Okanogan River from the Highway 97 Bridge near the mouth to the Highway 97 Bridge just south of Oroville
Location 2: The Similkameen River from the mouth upstream to the Highway 7 Bridge in Oroville
Reason for action: The upper Columbia River summer chinook return at Wells Dam is adequate to provide necessary escapement goals, along with a harvest fishery.
The stocks are stable and not listed under the ESA.
Other information: Daily limit is six chinook salmon, no more than two adults. All coho and sockeye must be released. Non-buoyant lure restriction and night closure are in effect for all species.
Information contact: Bob Jateff, District Fish Biologist, Omak (509) 826-7341