March 16, 2021
Action: Closes retention of sturgeon.
Effective date: March 19, 2021
Species affected: White sturgeon.
Location: From John Day Dam to McNary Dam.
Reason for action: Catches increased over the past week. Creel data indicates the quota of 105 sturgeon will be reached by the closure date.
Additional information: John Day Pool, along with many other stretches of the Columbia River, remain open for catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon. Fishing for sturgeon at night is prohibited.
Information contact: Region 5 office; 360-696-6211.
Effective date: March 19, 2021
Species affected: White sturgeon.
Location: From John Day Dam to McNary Dam.
Reason for action: Catches increased over the past week. Creel data indicates the quota of 105 sturgeon will be reached by the closure date.
Additional information: John Day Pool, along with many other stretches of the Columbia River, remain open for catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon. Fishing for sturgeon at night is prohibited.
Information contact: Region 5 office; 360-696-6211.