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me. (I'm loven it!)Mr. Fisherman
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Catman":2l3u4la4 said:
Not sure I want to see that :moon
But hey, what happens at sea stays at sea right? :xnaughty
If I am able to make it I should have room for 1 or 2. I could take more but I am not stuffin anyone on my boat :lol:
For Immediate Release Monday, January 31, 2005
Columbia River spring chinook seasons set for sport anglers and commercial fishers
Area immediately downstream of Bonneville Dam open three days a week
VANCOUVER, WASH. – Sport anglers are likely to fish in the Columbia River through April for a healthy run of 413,400 spring chinook under rules adopted Friday by the states of Oregon and Washington.
Biologists expect spring fishing opportunities to resemble those of 2004 because the 2005 run size is expected to be very similar. The extremely popular fishery will be monitored in-season and will close to sport angling when the allowable impacts to wild fish are reached.
With the intent of keeping the rest of the river open to spring chinook fishing through April and into May, fishery managers decided to limit anglers to fishing three days a week and keeping one hatchery-bred fish a day in the area immediately below Bonneville Dam. In 2004, a large portion of spring chinook harvested from the Columbia were caught in the five miles immediately downstream of Bonneville Dam. The 2004 recreational fishery closed between the I-5 Bridge and Bonneville Dam before the end of April because the allowable impacts to wild salmon had been met.
The recreational seasons adopted Friday will allow angling for hatchery-bred spring chinook everyday from the mouth of the Columbia River at Buoy 10 upstream to Rooster Rock and from Bonneville Dam upstream to McNary Dam.
Fishery managers also adopted a rule for the second year that prohibits Columbia River anglers from totally removing from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released. This rule will be in effect for all vessels less than 30 feet in length from Feb. 15 – May 15, 2005 upstream of the Rocky Point-Tongue Point line.
Of the total run, about 70 percent are expected to be marked by a missing adipose fin which designates them as “keepers.” Biologists estimate a total mainstem harvest of about 35,000 hatchery-bred spring chinook, split between sport anglers and the commercial fishing industry.
Fish managers set the Columbia River spring chinook fishery based on the number of fish expected to return from the ocean and the allowable impact to wild salmon and steelhead stocks listed under the federal Endangered Species Act. “Impacts” are the unintended mortalities associated with handling and releasing wild fish. The allowed non-Indian impacts are 2 percent of the total runs of ESA-listed Snake River spring/summer chinook and Upper Columbia River spring chinook.
Spring chinook provide tremendous economic benefit to both the commercial and sport-fishing industries because the meat is prized for its flavor and it is the first fresh non-farmed salmon of the season to reach barbecues and specialty markets.
The rules adopted Friday for sport anglers include:
For the mainstem Columbia River from the mouth at Buoy 10 upstream to the Interstate 5 Bridge, the season for adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead, and shad is open seven days a week now until the allowable impacts are reached or May 15, which ever occurs first. Anglers may retain two adult spring chinook or steelhead in Oregon. In Washington, anglers may retain two adult spring chinook and two steelhead.
From the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line in the Columbia River estuary upstream to I-5, anglers fishing from a boat less than 30 feet are prohibited from totally removing from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released from Feb. 15 through the end of the fishery.
For the mainstem Columbia River from the Interstate 5 Bridge upstream to Rooster Rock, the season for adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead, and shad is open seven days a week March 16 until the allowable impacts are reached or May 15, which ever occurs first. Anglers may retain two adult spring chinook or steelhead in Oregon. In Washington, anglers may retain two adult spring chinook and two steelhead.
All anglers fishing from a boat shorter than 30 feet are prohibited from totally removing from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released.
In the mainstem Columbia River, from Rooster Rock upstream to Bonneville Dam, the season for adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead and shad is open Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from March 16 until the allowable impacts are reached or May 15, which ever occurs first. Anglers may retain one adult spring chinook or steelhead per day.
All anglers fishing from a boat shorter than 30 feet are prohibited from totally removing from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released.
For the mainstem Columbia River from the Tower Island power lines upstream to McNary Dam and the Oregon bank between Bonneville Dam and the Tower Island power lines (about 6 miles below The Dalles Dam), the season for adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead, and shad is open seven days a week March 16 until the allowable impacts are reached or May 15, which ever occurs first. Anglers may retain two adult spring chinook or steelhead in Oregon. In Washington, anglers may retain two adult spring chinook and two steelhead.
All anglers fishing from a boat shorter than 30 feet are prohibited from totally removing from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released.
Biologists will analyze the sport harvest and the impacts to wild fish one or two days per week April 5 – May 15 to make in-season adjustments. If modifications are necessary to keep within the allowable impacts, they will be made in the following order: 1) Eliminate the fishery between Rooster Rock and Bonneville Dam; 2) Reduce the fishery below the Rooster Rock boundary to less than seven days a week 3) Eliminate the fishery below Rooster Rock. In addition, the fishery above Bonneville Dam will be managed to provide similar fishing opportunities as in the lower Columbia.
Commercial fishing regulations were adopted Friday for fisheries that target hatchery-bred spring chinook returning to the Willamette River and may include a combination of tangle net and large mesh net fisheries. Commercial fishing boats must have recovery boxes on board for any wild fish caught. In addition, on-board observers will determine the number of wild fish caught and released. The commercial regulations adopted Friday will apply to fisheries that start in late February or early March. Commercial season dates will be adopted at future Columbia River Compact hearings and will be based on test fishing results.
The states also adopted commercial shad seasons, spring chinook ‘select area’ fisheries, and anchovy and herring bait fisheries.
The commercial and sport seasons adopted Friday were based on an allowable impact rate of 2 percent for wild steelhead. NOAA Fisheries recently announced that an impact rate of up to 6 percent could be used. However, the Oregon and Washington fish and wildlife commissions have not yet decided whether to use the amended impact rate. Both commissions will discuss the steelhead impact rate at their February meetings. The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting will held Feb. 5 and the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting will be held Feb. 11 in Troutdale.
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Columbia River spring chinook seasons set for sport anglers and commercial fishers
Area immediately downstream of Bonneville Dam open three days a week
VANCOUVER, WASH. – Sport anglers are likely to fish in the Columbia River through April for a healthy run of 413,400 spring chinook under rules adopted Friday by the states of Oregon and Washington.
Biologists expect spring fishing opportunities to resemble those of 2004 because the 2005 run size is expected to be very similar. The extremely popular fishery will be monitored in-season and will close to sport angling when the allowable impacts to wild fish are reached.
With the intent of keeping the rest of the river open to spring chinook fishing through April and into May, fishery managers decided to limit anglers to fishing three days a week and keeping one hatchery-bred fish a day in the area immediately below Bonneville Dam. In 2004, a large portion of spring chinook harvested from the Columbia were caught in the five miles immediately downstream of Bonneville Dam. The 2004 recreational fishery closed between the I-5 Bridge and Bonneville Dam before the end of April because the allowable impacts to wild salmon had been met.
The recreational seasons adopted Friday will allow angling for hatchery-bred spring chinook everyday from the mouth of the Columbia River at Buoy 10 upstream to Rooster Rock and from Bonneville Dam upstream to McNary Dam.
Fishery managers also adopted a rule for the second year that prohibits Columbia River anglers from totally removing from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released. This rule will be in effect for all vessels less than 30 feet in length from Feb. 15 – May 15, 2005 upstream of the Rocky Point-Tongue Point line.
Of the total run, about 70 percent are expected to be marked by a missing adipose fin which designates them as “keepers.” Biologists estimate a total mainstem harvest of about 35,000 hatchery-bred spring chinook, split between sport anglers and the commercial fishing industry.
Fish managers set the Columbia River spring chinook fishery based on the number of fish expected to return from the ocean and the allowable impact to wild salmon and steelhead stocks listed under the federal Endangered Species Act. “Impacts” are the unintended mortalities associated with handling and releasing wild fish. The allowed non-Indian impacts are 2 percent of the total runs of ESA-listed Snake River spring/summer chinook and Upper Columbia River spring chinook.
Spring chinook provide tremendous economic benefit to both the commercial and sport-fishing industries because the meat is prized for its flavor and it is the first fresh non-farmed salmon of the season to reach barbecues and specialty markets.
The rules adopted Friday for sport anglers include:
For the mainstem Columbia River from the mouth at Buoy 10 upstream to the Interstate 5 Bridge, the season for adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead, and shad is open seven days a week now until the allowable impacts are reached or May 15, which ever occurs first. Anglers may retain two adult spring chinook or steelhead in Oregon. In Washington, anglers may retain two adult spring chinook and two steelhead.
From the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line in the Columbia River estuary upstream to I-5, anglers fishing from a boat less than 30 feet are prohibited from totally removing from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released from Feb. 15 through the end of the fishery.
For the mainstem Columbia River from the Interstate 5 Bridge upstream to Rooster Rock, the season for adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead, and shad is open seven days a week March 16 until the allowable impacts are reached or May 15, which ever occurs first. Anglers may retain two adult spring chinook or steelhead in Oregon. In Washington, anglers may retain two adult spring chinook and two steelhead.
All anglers fishing from a boat shorter than 30 feet are prohibited from totally removing from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released.
In the mainstem Columbia River, from Rooster Rock upstream to Bonneville Dam, the season for adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead and shad is open Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from March 16 until the allowable impacts are reached or May 15, which ever occurs first. Anglers may retain one adult spring chinook or steelhead per day.
All anglers fishing from a boat shorter than 30 feet are prohibited from totally removing from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released.
For the mainstem Columbia River from the Tower Island power lines upstream to McNary Dam and the Oregon bank between Bonneville Dam and the Tower Island power lines (about 6 miles below The Dalles Dam), the season for adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead, and shad is open seven days a week March 16 until the allowable impacts are reached or May 15, which ever occurs first. Anglers may retain two adult spring chinook or steelhead in Oregon. In Washington, anglers may retain two adult spring chinook and two steelhead.
All anglers fishing from a boat shorter than 30 feet are prohibited from totally removing from the water any salmon or steelhead required to be released.
Biologists will analyze the sport harvest and the impacts to wild fish one or two days per week April 5 – May 15 to make in-season adjustments. If modifications are necessary to keep within the allowable impacts, they will be made in the following order: 1) Eliminate the fishery between Rooster Rock and Bonneville Dam; 2) Reduce the fishery below the Rooster Rock boundary to less than seven days a week 3) Eliminate the fishery below Rooster Rock. In addition, the fishery above Bonneville Dam will be managed to provide similar fishing opportunities as in the lower Columbia.
Commercial fishing regulations were adopted Friday for fisheries that target hatchery-bred spring chinook returning to the Willamette River and may include a combination of tangle net and large mesh net fisheries. Commercial fishing boats must have recovery boxes on board for any wild fish caught. In addition, on-board observers will determine the number of wild fish caught and released. The commercial regulations adopted Friday will apply to fisheries that start in late February or early March. Commercial season dates will be adopted at future Columbia River Compact hearings and will be based on test fishing results.
The states also adopted commercial shad seasons, spring chinook ‘select area’ fisheries, and anchovy and herring bait fisheries.
The commercial and sport seasons adopted Friday were based on an allowable impact rate of 2 percent for wild steelhead. NOAA Fisheries recently announced that an impact rate of up to 6 percent could be used. However, the Oregon and Washington fish and wildlife commissions have not yet decided whether to use the amended impact rate. Both commissions will discuss the steelhead impact rate at their February meetings. The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting will held Feb. 5 and the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting will be held Feb. 11 in Troutdale.
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Helen O":aa6p3r0t said:
I was glad to hear that Catman was going to be down here for this, now I am completely delighted. We'll be lightin' him up and turning him loose in your backyard. There have been a lot of changes in the world, both near and far - and middle east, for that matter - and I am sure you two will have a lot of things to talk about. You'll be slapping each other up alongside the head with them two extra steelhead before the weekend is through, Mr. Fish Piggie Neener Man.
I wouldn't take this so personally, since the day that I will ever catch more than two fish up there is likely to never come, but I am still stuck at work and I can hear you snickering clean across the political divide that is the great Columbia River.
Jeff and Diane
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Just spoke with the "Cruise Master" :beer and "Fisherman Wanna-Be" and he said to count us in!! I am pretty excited about the whole deal. 
Sounds like a great time. Jeff and I decided that we need to burn some vacation time and enjoy our boat, friends and fishing! It will be a learning experience for me. Can't wait!!
Diane :lips
Sounds like a great time. Jeff and I decided that we need to burn some vacation time and enjoy our boat, friends and fishing! It will be a learning experience for me. Can't wait!!Diane :lips
Mr. Fisherman
New member
That does it! I'm bringin the special sauce to go with the special ice this year... :wink: :beer :cocktail :disgust
Work Release
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This will be my first time to try the Columbia fishery and I'm really looking forward to this gathering. I know this is a very sensitive issue for many fisherman, but I'll take my chances asking. My question is what kind of special gear do you need or should have when other than the standard hoochy, spoon, and bait rigs. I read a short article in the latest Fishing and Hunting News that says to use Kwikfish in the sizes of K-13, K-14, and K-15. or the Pro-Troll Stingfish in the K-15 size. The article says nothing about color. Is fresh bait used very much? what kind, and what sizes? Is it available where we are launching? Does a person use downriggers or Deep Sixes? I will be attending the Evergreen Sportsman Show later this month and naturally would like to do some shopping, ( you know its kind of like a candy store ). I know there were a lot of question here but any information would be appreciated and be helpful for preparation of this fishing adventure.
Jim, Work Release
Jim, Work Release
Jim
There are two most popular methods of catching springers in this area.
1. Trolling herring in the Clifton Channel. Clifton Channel fishing is an area approx. 1 mile long and 1/4 mile across. The depth runs from 7 to 18 ft. depending on tide and location. I troll a herring on 6 ft. of leader with a bead swivel in the middle of the leader. A green flasher is often used in front of the leader, but is not required. For lead, use a 3 oz. cannonball on a 2 ft. drop line. Best herring size is the green label.
We troll back and forth across the channel, dragging the lead on the bottom. It's nice to have a reel with a clicker on it so you can hear it scream when the fish hit. You can fish this method on all tides.
2. Anchor in 7 to 20 ft of water on the main channel of the Columbia and put out a silver and chartruese K-14 baitwrapped Kwikfish. This method is only used on the outgoing tide.
There are two most popular methods of catching springers in this area.
1. Trolling herring in the Clifton Channel. Clifton Channel fishing is an area approx. 1 mile long and 1/4 mile across. The depth runs from 7 to 18 ft. depending on tide and location. I troll a herring on 6 ft. of leader with a bead swivel in the middle of the leader. A green flasher is often used in front of the leader, but is not required. For lead, use a 3 oz. cannonball on a 2 ft. drop line. Best herring size is the green label.
We troll back and forth across the channel, dragging the lead on the bottom. It's nice to have a reel with a clicker on it so you can hear it scream when the fish hit. You can fish this method on all tides.
2. Anchor in 7 to 20 ft of water on the main channel of the Columbia and put out a silver and chartruese K-14 baitwrapped Kwikfish. This method is only used on the outgoing tide.
here's some required reading http://www.pugetsoundanglers.org/Fishin ... hinook.htm there'll be a test later
Work Release
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I am really getting excited about this gathering and a lot of questions are floating around in my mind. Have been searching the web to gain info on this springer fishery. Perhaps, someone could answer a few questions below.
1. Is it necessary to make reservations at the marina?
2. Is power available in the marina?
3. Is it possible this time of the year to fish for keeper sturgeon in this area?
4. How important are charts to have for fishing this area?
Thanks, Jim
1. Is it necessary to make reservations at the marina?
2. Is power available in the marina?
3. Is it possible this time of the year to fish for keeper sturgeon in this area?
4. How important are charts to have for fishing this area?
Thanks, Jim
Work Release
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Mike,
Thanks for the info.
I fished for sturgeon on a charter below the Bonneville Dam some years ago and caught some big boys, but they were to big to keep. I have always wanted to catch some legal keepers to eat. I heard they are also good smoked. I'm not sure if there is a better time of the year to fish for the keepers. Perhaps, with a little local knowledge and time permitting I could give it a try.
You know what they say, " To many Lures and so little Time".
Jim
Thanks for the info.
I fished for sturgeon on a charter below the Bonneville Dam some years ago and caught some big boys, but they were to big to keep. I have always wanted to catch some legal keepers to eat. I heard they are also good smoked. I'm not sure if there is a better time of the year to fish for the keepers. Perhaps, with a little local knowledge and time permitting I could give it a try.
You know what they say, " To many Lures and so little Time".
Jim