WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
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FISHING RULE CHANGE
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 |
June 14, 2017
Action:
. Rescinds the sturgeon retention fishery scheduled for Sat. June 17.
Effective dates:
Immediately until further notice.
Species affected:
White sturgeon
Location:
The Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Wauna Powerlines
Reason for action:
The harvest guideline of 3,000 fish has been reached.
Other information:
Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon will continue to be allowed.
Information contact:
Region 5 office 360-696-6211.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
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