COLUMBIA ZONE: Regulation Changes

2010

Columbia River Salmon/Steelhead Seasons:

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, Buoy 10 upstream to I-5 Bridge

Effective Jan. 1, 2010:

• This area is open to retention of adipose fin-clipped steelhead and adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon Jan. 1 through March 31, 2010 under permanent rules, but may be modified. 
• Spring Chinook seasons for 2010 have not been set, and are expected to be determined in mid-February.
• Daily bag limit is 2 adult salmon or steelhead in combination per day, and 5 jack salmon per day. 
• See 2010 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations pamphlet.

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, I-5 Bridge upstream to Bonneville Dam

Effective Jan. 1, 2010:

• This area is open to retention of adipose fin-clipped steelhead Jan. 1 until further notice or through March 31, 2010 under permanent rules.
• This area is closed for SPRING Chinook under permanent rules.
• Spring Chinook seasons for 2010 have not been set, and are expected to be determined in mid-February.
• Daily bag limit is 2 steelhead per day.
• See 2010 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations pamphlet.

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, Bonneville Dam to the Oregon/Washington Border

Effective Jan. 1, 2010:

• This area is open to retention of adipose fin-clipped steelhead Jan. 1 until further notice or through March 31, 2010 under permanent rules.
• This area is closed for SPRING Chinook under permanent rules.
• Spring Chinook seasons for 2010 have not been set, and are expected to be determined in mid-February.
• Daily bag limit is 2 steelhead per day.
• See 2010 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations pamphlet.

Select Area Recreational Fisheries
Select area recreational fisheries are open the entire year under permanent regulations. Catch limits and other restrictions listed in the current 2010 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations pamphlet remain in effect.

Columbia River Sturgeon Seasons:

The retention of green sturgeon is prohibited. Anglers are limited to the use of one single-point barbless hook while angling for white sturgeon. It is unlawful to use lamprey for bait. In all areas, catch-and-release sturgeon angling is allowed during non-retention periods, unless otherwise indicated.

Buoy 10 upstream to Wauna Powerlines (mainstem Columbia River from the Wauna powerlines (River Mile 40) downstream to the mouth at Buoy 10, including Youngs Bay; and all adjacent Washington tributaries)

• Retention of white sturgeon is currently allowed 7 days per week.
• Daily bag limit is 1 white sturgeon 38-54 inches FORK LENGTH.
• The remainder of the 2010 season is expected to be determined in mid-February.

WAUNA POWERLINES (RM 40) UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM (including all adjacent Washington tributaries and the Willamette River downstream of Willamette Falls including the Multnomah Channel)

• Retention of white sturgeon is currently allowed three days per week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
• Daily bag limit is 1 white sturgeon 38-54 inches FORK LENGTH.
• The remainder of the 2010 season is expected to be determined in mid-February.
• Angling for sturgeon is prohibited from Marker 85 upstream to Bonneville Dam May 1 – July 31 (see page 94 of 2010 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations Pamphlet).

Bonneville Dam upstream to McNary Dam

Bonneville Pool (Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam)

• This area is open to retention 7 days per week under permanent rules from Jan. 1, 2010 until the annual harvest guideline (currently 700 fish) is met.
• Legal size limit for retention is 38-54 inches FORK LENGTH.
• Harvest guideline may be modified in mid-February.

The Dalles Pool (The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam)

• This area is open to retention 7 days per week under permanent rules from Jan. 1, 2010 until the annual harvest guideline (300 fish) is met.
• Legal size limit for retention is 43-54 inches FORK LENGTH.

John Day Pool (John Day Dam to McNary Dam)

• This area is open to retention 7 days per week under permanent rules from Jan. 1, 2010 until the annual harvest guideline (165 fish) is met.
• Legal size limit for retention is 43-54 inches FORK LENGTH.

The 2010 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (pdf) provide requirements for the Columbia Zone.  However, additional regulations may be adopted in this rule division from time to time and to the extent of any inconsistency, they supersede the 2010 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.