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 |
August 9, 2019
Action:
Certain waters of the Columbia River within Oregon are closed to fishing.
Effective date:
Aug. 12 through Sept.15, 2019.
Species affected:
All species.
Location:
Oregon's waters adjacent to the mouth of the Deschutes River south of a line projecting from the South Channel Range "B" marker located approximately 3/4-mile upstream of the mouth of the Deschutes, downstream through Red Buoy Marker "4", and terminating at the flashing red USCG light #2 on the Oregon shore downstream of the mouth.
Reason for action:
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission directed the closure of these joint state waters of the mainstem Columbia River. Anglers are permitted to fish within joint state waters with either a Washington or Oregon fishing license, but must follow regulations of the waters being fished. This notice is designed to inform Washington anglers of Oregon's fishing closure.
Additional information:
See the ODFW website for more information on the fishing rule change.
Information contact:
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (503) 947-6001.
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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