FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
December 22, 2010

NOTE: The department issued a news release announcing its decision to make this change on Dec. 7.
Barbed hooks allowed on Columbia River
Action: Allow the use of barbed hooks for recreational fishing.
Effective dates: Jan. 1, 2011 until further notice.
Species affected: Salmon and steelhead
Location: Columbia River, from the mouth to McNary Dam
Reasons for action: Washington?s sport fishing rules in this area of the Columbia River are not similar to Oregon?s. To avoid confusion for sport anglers, the implementation of the barbless rule will be delayed.
Information Contact: WDFW Region 5 Office, 360-696-6211, TeamVancouver@dfw.wa..gov
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW ?Fishing in Washington? rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500; press 2 for recreational rules; call the Shellfish Rule Change hotline, (360) 796-3215, or toll free 1 (866) 880-5431.