1.) 635-019-0090
Spring Sport Fishery in the Umatilla River
Adopted June 7, 2018: effective June 11, 2018 through July 1, 2018
On the Umatilla River from Hwy 730 Bridge to Three-mile Dam, Spring Chinook fishery opens
for hatchery spring Chinook salmon June 11 – June 30, 2018. The daily bag limit is two (2) adult and
five (5)-jack hatchery spring Chinook salmon.
2.) 635-039-0085
Sport Pacific Halibut All-Depth Season from Leadbetter Point, WA to Cape Falcon, OR Reopening
Adopted June 5, 2018: effective June 21, 2018 through September 30, 2018
This amended rule reopens the recreational all-depth Pacific halibut season for one day,
Thursday, June 21, 2018, in the area between Leadbetter Point, Washington and Cape Falcon,
Oregon. The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), International Pacific Halibut
Commission (IPHC), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and the Department
(ODFW) conferred on June 5, 2018 and determined that enough quota remained to reopen all
Washington subareas, including the Columbia River Subarea for an additional day. This will increase
angler opportunity to reach the harvest quota for the subarea.
3.) 635-023-0128
Columbia River Recreational Summer Chinook Seasons Established
Adopted June 13, 2018: effective June 16, 2018 through July 31, 2018
This amended rule establishes retention periods for adult summer Chinook in mainstem Columbia River summer recreational fisheries that begin June 16, 2018.
4.) 635-014-0090
Trask River Angling Regulations Modified Effective June 18, 2018
Adopted June 13, 2018: effective June 18, 2018 through July 31, 2018
The 2018 run of spring Chinook salmon to the Tillamook Bay basin and Trask River has been
much reduced over recent years. Angling success has been relatively poor, and all signs point to a
low return of spring Chinook to the basin. This regulation modification will close the Trask River in the
vicinity of Trask Hatchery (200 feet upstream and 900 feet downstream of Gold Creek- “hatchery
hole”) to angling earlier than scheduled. This action is necessary to protect hatchery spring Chinook
that hold in the river adjacent to the hatchery over the summer prior to being collected for spawning.
In addition to low numbers of fish present so far, river flows are very low and with hot summer
weather approaching, these conditions could lead to higher than average pre-spawning mortality,
further jeopardizing our ability to collect sufficient broodstock for hatchery production.
5.) 635-006-0212, 635-006-0215, 635-006-0225
Commercial Sales of Dressed Salmon and Steelhead by Columbia River Treaty Tribal Fishers Allowed
Adopted June 19, 2018: effective June 19, 2018 through December 15, 2018
These amended rules allow commercial sales of gilled and gutted Columbia River salmon and
steelhead caught by Treaty tribal members to wholesale fish dealers, canners, and buyers.
Modifications also require wholesale fish dealers, canners, and buyers to report totals of fish
purchased in landed weights on the Fish Receiving Ticket. Any gilled and gutted salmon and
steelhead trout must be reported using the appropriate conversion code (60) which applies a
conversion factor of 1.17 to convert dressed pounds to round pounds.
6.) 635-065-0772
Tags for Terminally Ill Children and Disabled Veterans
Adopted: June 20, 2018 Effective Dates: June 20, 2018 through December 16, 2018
Senate Bill 1517 authorized the Department of Fish and Wildlife to annually issue a limited
number of big game hunting tags without charge to nonprofit organizations for use by veterans
qualifying as disabled. Current rules provide limited deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, and black bear
tags to host organizations for granting hunting adventures to terminally ill children. The proposed rule
will rely on the nonprofit organizations to filter the interest from disabled vets to match intent of tags
going to combat veterans with some fairly severe limitations and life challenges.
7.) 635-004-0355
Commercial Nearshore Fishery In-season Trip Limit Adjustments for Periods 4 - 6
Adopted June 22, 2018: effective July 5, 2018 through December 31, 2018
This amended rule implements in-season trip limit adjustments for the State Commercial
Nearshore fishery for Periods 4 - 6. Blue/Deacon Rockfish will be decreased from 300 to 100 pounds,
Other Nearshore Rockfish will be decreased from 450 to 250 pounds, and Cabezon will be reduced to
500 pounds from 2,500 pounds in periods 4 and 5 and from 2,000 pounds in period 6.
8.) 635-039-0090
Daily Marine Fish Bag Limit Reduced from Five (5) to Four (4) Fish per Angler
Adopted June 26, 2018: effective July 1, 2018 through December 22, 2018
This amended rule reduces the daily general marine fish bag limit from five (5) fish per angler
to four (4) beginning at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2018.
9.) 635-039-0085
Sport Pacific Halibut Nearshore Season from Leadbetter Point, WA to Cape Falcon, OR Closing
Adopted June 28, 2018: effective June 30, 2018 through September 30, 2018
This amended rule closes the recreational nearshore Pacific halibut season at 11:59 pm on
Saturday, June 30, 2018, in the area between Leadbetter Point, Washington and Cape Falcon,
Oregon. The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), International Pacific Halibut
Commission (IPHC), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and the Department
(ODFW) conferred on June 27, 2018 and determined that the entire subarea quota has been taken.
10.) 635-023-0128
Columbia River Recreational Summer Chinook Seasons Established
Adopted June 28, 2018: effective July 1, 2018 through July 31, 2018
This amended rule prohibits retention periods for adult summer Chinook and allows adult
sockeye in mainstem Columbia River summer recreational fisheries that begin July 1, 2018
11.) 635-041-0076
Treaty Indian Commercial Summer Salmon Fisheries Set
Adopted June 28, 2018: effective July 2, 2018 through July 31, 2018
These amended rules authorize the sales of fish caught in Treaty Indian commercial summer
salmon gillnet and/or hook-and-line fisheries both above and below Bonneville Dam in the Columbia
River beginning 6:00 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2018. Modifications are consistent with action taken
June 28, 2018 by the Departments of Fish and Wildlife for the States of Oregon and Washington in
cooperation with the Columbia River Treaty Tribes at a meeting of the Columbia River Compact.
12.) 635-042-0145
Modify 2018 White Sturgeon Possession Limit for the Youngs Bay Select Area
Adopted June 28, 2018: effective July 2, 2018 through July 26, 2018
This amended rule modifies the 2018 summer white sturgeon possession and sales limit from
two to three for the Youngs Bay Select Area. Modifications are consistent with action taken June 28,
2018 by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.
13.) 635-042-0160, 635-042-0170
Modify 2018 Commercial Seasons for Columbia River Select Areas
Adopted June 28, 2018: effective July 2, 2018 through July 26, 2018
These amended rules modify the 2018 summer commercial salmon seasons for the Tongue
Point/South Channel, and the Blind/Knappa Sloughs Select Areas. Modifications are consistent with
action taken June 28, 2018 by the Departments of Fish & Wildlife for the States of Oregon and
Washington at a meeting of the Columbia River Compact.
14.) 635-060-0000, 635-060-0023
Allow Purchase of 700 Series Preference Points July 1 through November 30, 2018
Adopted: June 28, 2018 Effective Dates: June 28,, 2018 through November 30, 2018
OAR 635-060-0000 by reference and OAR 635-060-0023(12) (a), do not authorize the purchase
of 700 Series (Spring Bear) preference points when preference points for other series are available
July 1-November 30. Temporary rules are needed to allow hunters to purchase one 700 Series
preference point from July 1 through November 30, 2018, if they did not go through the 2018 Spring
Bear (700 Series) controlled hunt draw or purchase a 2018 tag for the SW Oregon Limited 700 Series
Hunt.
15.) 635-002-0035
Destruction of Forfeited Firearms from Wildlife Law Violations
Adopted: June 28, 2018 Effective Dates: June 28, 2018 through December 24, 2018
OAR 635-002-0035 designates that seized equipment from wildlife law violations which are then
court ordered forfeiture will be sold with profits deposited into the Common School fund. The
proposed temporary rule makes an exception for any forfeited firearm which would be destroyed by
incineration. This change will prevent any firearm used in a crime to have the potential in being used
in any other illegal activity.
16.) 635-005-0387
Netarts Bay Commercial Cockle Clam Fishery Closes
Adopted July 5, 2018: effective July 9, 2018 through December 31, 2018
This amended rule closes the Netarts Bay commercial cockle fishery at 12:01 a.m. July 9,
2018 due to a projected attainment of the 22,000 pound annual harvest quota allowed under bay
clam catch limits. Modifications are consistent with requirements described in OAR 635-005-0387
section (1).
17.) 635-023-0128
Columbia River Recreational Summer Chinook Seasons Modified
Adopted July 5, 2018: effective July 7, 2018 through July 31, 2018
This amended rule prohibits retention for adult summer Chinook in the mainstem Columbia
River upstream of Bonneville Dam effective July 7, 2018.
18.) 635-041-0076
Treaty Indian Commercial Summer Salmon Fisheries Set
Adopted July 10, 2018: effective July 11, 2018 through July 31, 2018
These amended rules authorize the sales of fish caught in Treaty Indian commercial summer
salmon gillnet and/or hook-and-line fisheries both above and below Bonneville Dam in the Columbia
River beginning 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Modifications are consistent with action taken
July 10, 2018 by the Departments of Fish and Wildlife for the States of Oregon and Washington in
cooperation with the Columbia River Treaty Tribes at a meeting of the Columbia River Compact.
19.) 635-005-0355
Tillamook Bay Commercial Gaper Clam Dive Fishery Closes
Adopted July 17, 2018: effective July 22, 2018 through September 27, 2018
Amended rule closes the Tillamook Bay commercial gaper clam dive fishery at 12:01 a.m. July
22, 2018 due to a projected attainment of the 235,000 pound annual harvest quota allowed under bay
clam catch limits. Modifications are consistent with requirements described in OAR 635-005-0355.
20.) 635-016-0090
Southwest Zone Regulation Changes Due to Drought Conditions and Two-Rod Fisheries Set.
Adopted July 24, 2018: effective July 28, 2018 through September 30, 2018
These amended rules will allow the use of up to two-rods with a valid 2018 two-rod validation
in the Rogue River and Coos Bay, Coos River. Beginning July 28, 2018 the Umpqua River mainstem
is closed to angling within a 200-foot radius from the mouths of all tributaries.
21.) 635-041-0045, 635-041-0063, 635-041-0075
Sales from Columbia River Treaty Indian Fall Commercial Fisheries Authorized
Adopted July 26, 2018: effective July 27, 2018 through December 31, 2018
These amended rules authorize the sales of fish caught in fall Treaty tribal platform
commercial fisheries set for the Columbia River from 12:01 a.m. August 1 through 6:00 p.m.
December 31, 2018. In addition, sales of white sturgeon landed setline fisheries in Bonneville and
John Day pools are allowed. Modifications are consistent with action taken July 26, 2018 by the
Departments of Fish & Wildlife for the States of Oregon and Washington in cooperation with the
Columbia River Treaty Tribes at a meeting of the Columbia River Compact.
22.) 635-018-0090
Metolius Pond Sport Fishing Regulations
Adopted July 27, 2018: effective July 31, 2018 through December 31, 2018
This amended rule allows the sport harvest of rainbow trout at the Metolius Pond. Angling is
limited to youth and disabled anglers. Daily bag limit is two fish per angler.
23.) 635-042-0145
Set Fall Commercial Seasons in the Select Areas of the Columbia River.
Adopted July 26, 2018: effective August 1, 2018 through October 31, 2018
These amended rules establish the 2018 fall commercial salmon seasons for Select Area
fisheries in the Columbia River.
24.) 635-023-0130
2018 Columbia River Fall Recreational Salmon Seasons Set
Adopted July 31, 2018: effective August 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
This amended rule sets the 2018 fall recreational Chinook salmon season regulations for the
mainstem Columbia River, effective August 1, 2018. Modifications, based on 2018 Non-Treaty
Columbia River Summer/Fall Fishery Allocation Agreement (4/26/18) that was developed following
the Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) and North of Falcon (NOF) meetings. Fall
fisheries in 2018 are structured to optimize the harvest of Chinook, coho and steelhead within
Endangered Species Act (ESA) limits and to provide a balanced opportunity for the fishers.
25.) 635-011-0100
Radio-Tagged Chinook Salmon May Be Retained in the Northwest Zone
Adopted July 31, 2018: effective August 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
The amended rule allows the retention of radio-tagged Chinook salmon in the Northwest Zone.
Rule modifications allow retention of radio-tagged Chinook salmon in conjunction with a radio
telemetry study in the Tillamook Bay.
26.) 635-016-0090
Fishing Period Restrictions Set in the North Umpqua River of the Southwest Zone.
Adopted July 27, 2018: effective August 6, 2018 through September 30, 2018
This amended rule will set a restricted daily time limit on fishing in the “fly-only” section of the North
Umpqua River. Beginning August 6, 2018, all fishing will need to seize from 2:00 p.m. to one hour
before sunrise.
27.) 635-042-0160, 635-042-0170, 635-042-0180
Set Fall Commercial Seasons in the Select Areas of the Columbia River.
Adopted July 26, 2018: effective August 27, 2018 through December 31, 2018
These rules establish the 2018 fall commercial salmon seasons for Select Area fisheries in the
Columbia River beginning August 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
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