June 29, 2004
Action: Allow the retention of sockeye salmon
Effective dates: June 30 through July 31 and August 16 through September 30, 2004
Species affected: Sockeye salmon
Location: Columbia River from the Highway 395 bridge at Pasco upstream to Priest Rapids Dam.
Reason for action: The expected return of 115,000 sockeye is strong enough to allow some recreational harvest opportunity and remain within Endangered Species Act guidelines.
Other information: Daily limit six salmon. No more than two adults may be retained.
Information contact: Cindy LeFleur, (360) 906-6708
Effective dates: June 30 through July 31 and August 16 through September 30, 2004
Species affected: Sockeye salmon
Location: Columbia River from the Highway 395 bridge at Pasco upstream to Priest Rapids Dam.
Reason for action: The expected return of 115,000 sockeye is strong enough to allow some recreational harvest opportunity and remain within Endangered Species Act guidelines.
Other information: Daily limit six salmon. No more than two adults may be retained.
Information contact: Cindy LeFleur, (360) 906-6708