Friday marks the reopening of the spring Chinook salmon fishing season on the decrease Columbia River.
Washington and Oregon introduced the reopening for the mainstem Columbia River from Rocky Level/Tongue Level upstream to the Washington/Oregon border by Could 22.
There’s a each day restrict of six fish with a minimal measurement of 12 inches, and as much as two adults could also be retained of which no a couple of could also be an grownup Chinook.
Launch all salmon apart from hatchery Chinook, and in addition launch wild steelhead.
From Beacon Rock to Bonneville Dam, fishing from a vessel is prohibited. Financial institution angling with hand-cast strains solely. Fishing from a vessel for shad upstream of Beacon Rock is allowed starting Could 16.
All different everlasting guidelines apply, together with year-round closure areas as listed within the 2024-25 Washington Sport Fishing Guidelines pamphlet.
Washington Division of Fish and Wildlife workers will monitor the fishery in-season. After the closure of the fishery, workers will evaluation catches and decide if further fishing alternative is warranted.
