Just got this in the mail:
Chinook retention to reopen Oct. 20 on Columbia River
Chinook retention to reopen Oct. 20 on Columbia River
from Buoy 10 upstream to Highway 395 bridge
Action: Retention of chinook salmon will be allowed on the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Highway 395 bridge, as permitted under permanent regulations.
Effective date: 12:01 a.m. Oct. 20, 2005
Species affected: Chinook salmon
Location: Mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Highway 395 bridge, near Pasco, Wash.
Reason for action: Opportunity for additional chinook harvest is available. Allowable impacts to the ESA-listed Snake River wild fall chinook remain on the non-Indian guideline.
Other information: Refer to the 2005-2006 Fishing in Washington pamphlet for area-specific regulations and catch limits.
Information contact: WDFW Region 5 office in Vancouver, (360) 696-6211. Dial (360) 696-6211 *1010 for hotline.