Action: Sets summer season regulations downstream of Hwy. 395 Bridge at Pasco.
Species affected: Salmon and steelhead.
Effective Date: June 16 through July 31, 2023
Locations, dates, and rules:
- From the Megler-Astoria Bridge upstream to The Dalles Dam:
June 16 through July 31: Salmon and steelhead: Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained, of which up to 1 may be a steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and sockeye. Salmon min. size 12". Release wild steelhead.
- From The Dalles Dam upstream to a line starting at a fishing boundary sign on the Washington north shore located approximately 1300' upstream of The Dalles Dam and Lock boat ramp projected easterly across the Columbia River to a boundary sign on the Washington south shore located approximately 200' above the fish ladder exit:
Immediately until further notice: Closed to fishing for and retention of salmon and steelhead.
- From a line starting at a fishing boundary sign on the Washington north shore located approximately 1300' upstream of The Dalles Dam and Lock boat ramp projected easterly across the Columbia River to a boundary sign on the Washington south shore located approximately 200' above the fish ladder exit upstream to Hwy. 395 Bridge at Pasco.
June 16 through July 31: Salmon and steelhead: Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained, of which up to 1 may be a steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and sockeye. Salmon min. size 12". Release wild steelhead.
Reason for action: This action applies summer fishery regulations developed through the 2023 North of Falcon season setting process and is consistent with co-manager agreements.
Additional information: Anglers are reminded that barbless hooks are required for salmon and steelhead downstream of the Washington/Oregon border at Hwy. 730.
Sockeye count toward the adult portion of the daily limit.
All year-round closure areas and other permanent regulations apply.
Information contact: Region 5: (360) 696-6211; Region 3: (509) 575-2740