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 28, 2008
Action:
The mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line will close to salmon fishing.
Effective dates:
Aug. 31, through Dec. 31, 2008.
Species affected:
All salmon and steelhead.
Location:
The mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line.
Other Information:
The mainstem Columbia River upstream of Buoy 10 (Tongue Point/Rocky Point line) is scheduled to open for Chinook retention beginning September 1 (with the exception of the sanctuary area around the mouth of the Lewis River).
Reason for action:
The Buoy 10 fishery has achieved the catch guideline for coho.
Information contact:
(360) 696-6211. For latest information press *