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chhaymam Adult salmon daily limit reduced in the lower Klickitat River; salmon season delayed in the upper river Action: Reduces the adult salmon daily limit to 1 hatchery fish in the lower Klickitat River. Closes salmon season in the upper Klickitat River until further notice. Species affected: Salmon. Location, effective date(s), and rule(s): From the mouth (Burlington Northern … Read more
Action: Closes retention of copper, quillback, and vermillion rockfish in Marine Areas 1-3 and 4 (West of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line). Effective date: May 1, through July 31, 2023 Species affected: Bottomfish Location: Marine Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4 (West of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line) Rule: Copper rockfish, quillback rockfish, and vermillion rockfish, may not … Read more
Action: Sets opening dates for recreational halibut seasons. Allows halibut legally retained in Area 5 to be landed in Marine Area 4 on days Area 4 is closed to halibut fishing. Effective dates: Marine Areas 5 through 10: Open Thursday, April 6, 2023 Marine Areas 1 through 4: Open Thursday, May 4, 2023 Species affected: … Read more
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: March 3 through March 8, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific low tides and beaches that are open(digging allowed from 12:00 P.M. (noon) through 11:59 P.M.): March 3, Friday, 4:31 PM; 0.6 feet; Mocrocks March 4, Saturday, 5:09 PM; 0.4 feet; Copalis March 5, Sunday, 5:42 PM; 0.2 … Read more
Action: Sets fishing regulations for spring Chinook. Species affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead Effective date: March 1, through April 7, 2023 Location: Deep River (Wahkiakum Co.) Rule: March 1 through April 7: Salmon and steelhead: Daily limit 6, up to 2 adults may be retained of which no more than 1 may be an adult … Read more
Action: Sets spring Chinook seasons. Species affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead, shad Locations, dates, and rules: Columbia River, from the Buoy 10 line upstream to Beacon Rock (a deadline marker on the Oregon bank (approximately 4 miles downstream of Bonneville Dam’s Powerhouse One) in a straight line through the western tip of Pierce Island … Read more
Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Effective dates: Feb. 17 through Feb. 22, 2023 Species affected: Razor Clams Specific low tides and beaches that are open(digging allowed from 12:00 P.M. (noon) through 11:59 P.M.): Feb. 17, Friday, 4:29 p.m.; -0.72 feet; Mocrocks Feb. 18, Saturday, 5:18 p.m.; -1.22 feet; Copalis Feb. 19, Sunday, 6:04 p.m.; -1.46 … Read more
Fishing for shad can be a fun and exciting experience, but it can also be challenging if you don’t know the proper techniques. Shad are a type of fish that are native to the East Coast of the United States and can be found in rivers and streams from Maine to Florida. They are known … Read more
Action: Closes clam, mussel, and oyster harvesting at Penrose Point State Park. Effective date: March 1, 2023, until further notice. Species affected: Clams, mussels, and oysters. Location: Penrose Point State Park. Reason for action: The upcoming Penrose Point State Park clam, mussel, and oyster seasons will remain closed. This closure is included in the 2023 … Read more
Fly fishing for salmon is a unique and challenging sport that requires patience, skill, and the right equipment. Unlike traditional fishing methods, fly fishing involves using a lightweight rod, line, and artificial fly to imitate the movements and appearance of a natural baitfish, in hopes of tricking a salmon into biting. In this essay, I … Read more