Sport sturgeon retention closes in John Day Pool

May 25, 2016

May 25, 2016
Sport sturgeon retention season closes in John Day Pool

Action: Closes retention of sturgeon in John Day Pool.

Effective dates: May 29, 2016, until further notice.

Species affected: White sturgeon

Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from John Day Dam upstream to McNary Dam (John Day Reservoir).

Reason for action: The harvest guideline of 500 fish is expected to be reached.

Other information: Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon will continue to be allowed.

The John Day Pool sturgeon spawning sanctuary is in place. The area from the I-82/Hwy 395 Bridge upstream 1.5 miles to McNary Dam is closed to all sturgeon fishing from May 1 through July 31.

Information contact: Region 5 office/ 360-696-6211.

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.