March 8, 2022
Action: Closes retention of sturgeon.
Effective date: March 10, 2022
Species affected: White sturgeon.
Location: From John Day Dam to McNary Dam, and all adjacent Washington tributaries.
Reason for action: Creel data indicates the quota of 105 sturgeon will be reached by the closure date.
Additional information: John Day Pool remains open for catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon on days not open to retention, as do many other stretches of the Columbia. Fishing for sturgeon at night is prohibited.
Information contact: Region 5 office; 360-696-6211.
Effective date: March 10, 2022
Species affected: White sturgeon.
Location: From John Day Dam to McNary Dam, and all adjacent Washington tributaries.
Reason for action: Creel data indicates the quota of 105 sturgeon will be reached by the closure date.
Additional information: John Day Pool remains open for catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon on days not open to retention, as do many other stretches of the Columbia. Fishing for sturgeon at night is prohibited.
Information contact: Region 5 office; 360-696-6211.