2018 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 2017 management guidelines and fisheries, and expectations for 2018 fall fish runs and fisheries. This report is part of an annual series 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). The first Columbia River Compact hearing of the 2018 fall management period is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday July 26 via teleconference. Members of the U.S. v Oregon Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) have reviewed this report.