Sport sturgeon retention season closes in the Dalles Pool

May 12, 2015

May 12, 2015

Sport sturgeon retention season
closes in The Dalles Pool

Action: Closes retention of sturgeon in The Dalles pool.

Effective dates: May 14, 2015 until further notice.

Species affected: White sturgeon

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

Reason for action: The harvest guideline of 100 fish is expected to be reached.

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

The Dalles Pool spawning sanctuary is in place. The area from the Rufus grain elevator upstream to John Day Dam is closed to all sturgeon fishing 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.