June 30, 2022
Action: Increases daily sockeye limits.
Species affected: Salmon
Locations, effective dates, and rules: Columbia River:
(1) From Priest Rapids Dam to Rock Island Dam:
July 1 through Aug. 31: Salmon: Min. size 12". Daily limit 6, including no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook and no more than 4 sockeye. Release wild adult Chinook and coho.
(2) From Rock Island Dam to Wells Dam:
July 1 through Oct. 15: Salmon: Min. size 12". Daily limit 6, including no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook and no more than 4 sockeye. Release wild adult Chinook and coho.
(3) From Wells Dam to Hwy. 173 Bridge at Brewster:
July 16 through Sept. 30: Salmon: Min. size 12". Daily limit 6, including no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook and no more than 4 sockeye. Release wild adult Chinook and coho.
(4) From Hwy. 173 Bridge at Brewster to the rock jetty at the upstream shoreline of Foster Creek (Douglas County side):
July 1 through Oct. 15: Salmon: Min. size 12". Daily limit 6, including no more than 2 adult hatchery Chinook and no more than 4 sockeye. Release wild adult Chinook and coho.
Reason for action: The U.S. v Oregon Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) updated the sockeye salmon run from 198,000 pre-season to approximately 426,000. At this updated run size there are additional Sockeye available for the mainstem Columbia River. The TAC is comprised of representatives from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, NOAA, and the Treaty Tribes and are responsible for developing pre-season and in-season run forecast that salmon season are based on.
Additional information:
1) The summer Chinook and sockeye runs will be closely monitored and updated by TAC weekly. Season could change or close quickly if necessary.
2) Anglers are reminded that the Colville Confederated Tribes will be collecting broodstock and fish for ceremonial and subsistence. Please be respectful of this activity.
3) Fishing closures around dams remain in effect and as described in the 2022-2023 Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet (http: //www.eregulations.com/washington/fishing/).
4) Two-pole fishing is allowed with valid a two-pole endorsement in the mainstem
Columbia River for the seasons described above.
5) Barbed hooks allowed.
To be informed of fishery rule changes as they are announced, anglers are encouraged to sign up for WDFW rule update emails at https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.
Information contact: Region 2 Office (Ephrata): (509) 754-4624 or email TeamEphrata@dfw.wa.gov