2016 Joint Staff Report: Stock Status and Fisheries for Fall Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon, Summer Steelhead, and White Sturgeon

This report describes fall fisheries in the mainstem Columbia River and includes a summary of 2015 management guidelines and fisheries, and expectations for 2016 fall fish runs and fisheries. This report is part of an annual series of reports produced by the Joint Columbia River Management Staff of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) prior to each major Columbia River Compact hearing. The first Columbia River Compact hearing of the 2016 fall management period is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday July 27, 2016 in Gaiser Hall (room 213) at Clark Community College (1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, Washington). Members of the U.S. v Oregon Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) have reviewed this report. p>