OLYMPIA, Wash.-Rule changes regarding Chinook and Coho salmon fishing and retention on the Snake River is now in effect through October 29.
According to the Department of Fish and Wildlife the rule changes concerning retention are possible because the return of coho this season from the Nez Perce Tribe’s hatchery program in the Snake River basin is large enough to meet broodstock needs, allow natural spawning, and provide harvest opportunities.
Anglers should continue to check for any updated rules and regulations concerning salmon fishing with the WDFW.
Locations and WDFW rule changes now in effect on the Snake River:
Lyons Ferry Bubble Fishery from the red river marker (Marker 28) on the south shore of the Snake River upstream to the Highway 261 Bridge.
Taking effect immediately until October 29 salmon fishing will be open Thursdays through Sundays. The daily limit is two adult chinook, including no more than one wild adult. There are no limits for jack chinook. The size limit is 12 inches. All salmon other than chinook must be released and barbless hooks must be used.
From the downstream edge of the large power lines crossing the Snake River just upstream of West Evans Road on the south shore (approximately three miles downstream of Clarkston) upstream to the Idaho border at Clarkston.
Taking effect immediately until October 6 salmon fishing is open daily with a limit of any three adult chinook salmon. Size limit is 12 inches. All salmon other than chinook must be released. Barbless hooks required.October 7 through October 31 salmon fishing is open daily with a limit of any three adult chinook and two adult coho totaling five adult salmon. Minimum size of 12 inches, barbless hooks required.
Snake River from the Idaho border upstream to the Oregon state line:
Immediately through October 6 salmon fishing is open daily with a limit of three adult chinook, with a minimum size of 12 inches. Barbless hooks are required and any salmon other than chinook must be released.October 7 through October 31 salmon fishing open daily with a limit of three adult chinook and two adult coho, with a minimum size of 12 inches. Barbless hooks are required.November 1 through December 31 salmon fishing open daily with a limit of two adult coho and a size limit of 12 inches. Barbless hooks are required.
