June 13, 2003
Action: Open the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River downstream of Priest Rapids Dam to chinook salmon fishing.
Effective date: June 16 through July 31, 2003
Species affected: Chinook
Location: Columbia River from the Hwy. 395 bridge at Pasco upstream to Priest Rapids Dam.
Reason for action: A strong run of summer chinook is expected to pass Priest Rapids Dam in 2003 and fish are available for harvest. This stock is stable to increasing and not listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Other information: Daily limit will be six salmon, but no more than two adults. All sockeye salmon and steelhead must be released unharmed.
Information contact: Paul Hoffarth, District 4 Fish Biologist, (509) 545-2284 (Pasco) or John Easterbrooks, Regional Fishery Manager, (509) 457-9330 (Yakima).
Effective date: June 16 through July 31, 2003
Species affected: Chinook
Location: Columbia River from the Hwy. 395 bridge at Pasco upstream to Priest Rapids Dam.
Reason for action: A strong run of summer chinook is expected to pass Priest Rapids Dam in 2003 and fish are available for harvest. This stock is stable to increasing and not listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Other information: Daily limit will be six salmon, but no more than two adults. All sockeye salmon and steelhead must be released unharmed.
Information contact: Paul Hoffarth, District 4 Fish Biologist, (509) 545-2284 (Pasco) or John Easterbrooks, Regional Fishery Manager, (509) 457-9330 (Yakima).