January 4, 2021
Action: Closes retention of sturgeon.
Effective date: Jan. 5, 2021
Species affected: White sturgeon.
Location: From the Dalles Dam to John Day Dam.
Reason for action: Catches in the first three days of fishing were much higher than expected. Creel data indicates harvest has surpassed the quota of 135 sturgeon.
Additional information: The Dalles Pool remains open for catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon, as do many other stretches of the Columbia. In addition, the Bonneville Pool (between Bonneville Dam and The Dalles Dam) and John Day Pool (between John Day Dam and McNary Dam) remain open to sturgeon retention as of Tuesday, January 5.
Information contact: Region 5 office; 360-696-6211
Effective date: Jan. 5, 2021
Species affected: White sturgeon.
Location: From the Dalles Dam to John Day Dam.
Reason for action: Catches in the first three days of fishing were much higher than expected. Creel data indicates harvest has surpassed the quota of 135 sturgeon.
Additional information: The Dalles Pool remains open for catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon, as do many other stretches of the Columbia. In addition, the Bonneville Pool (between Bonneville Dam and The Dalles Dam) and John Day Pool (between John Day Dam and McNary Dam) remain open to sturgeon retention as of Tuesday, January 5.
Information contact: Region 5 office; 360-696-6211