Action: Opens coho retention opportunities from Priest Rapids Dam to Rock Island Dam.
Species affected: Coho salmon.
Effective date: Sept. 30–Oct. 15, 2026.
Location: From Priest Rapids Dam to Rock Island Dam.
Salmon rules: Minimum size 12 inches. Daily limit six, including no more than two adult Chinook and no more than four coho. Release sockeye.
Reason for action: Returns of upper Columbia River-bound coho salmon are sufficient to meet conservation objectives and to provide for sport angler harvest.
Additional information: WDFW will monitor this fishery closely and may close the season early if necessary due to excessive incidental catch-and-release impacts to ESA-listed summer steelhead.
Fishery managers encourage anglers to sign up for Fishing Rule Change email notifications and to check for emergency rules on the WDFW website before fishing. Refer to the Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for current regulations. Download the Fish Washington® mobile app to stay up to date on the go.
Information contact: North Central Region, 509-754-4624.