WDFW Fishing Rule Change: Bonneville Pool to close to white sturgeon retention

[Pacific NW Ron]

WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE   
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov

April 11, 2019

Bonneville Pool to close to white sturgeon retention

Action: Anglers must release all sturgeon.

Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Species affected: White sturgeon.

Locations: The Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam.

Reason for action: Harvest projections indicate the quota of 500 white sturgeon will be reached within the next week. This measure is necessary to prevent over-harvest of the population.

Additional information: Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon will continue to be allowed.

Please see the 2018-2019 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for additional angling rules specific to the Columbia River.

Information contact: Region 5 office; 360-696-6211