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Addressing the Zone 6 Hook and Line Fishery Closure
Close Zone6 Platform/Hook & Line Fishing
The Columbia Upriver Spring Chinook run has been downgraded to 139,000 at the mouth of the Columbia River. The allowable treaty harvest rate according to the Management Agreement in US v OR is 7.4%, which is projected to be exceeded before the en
Elders Only Below Bonneville Fishery 2023
The Yakama Nation Fish & Wildlife Committee authorized two scheduled Elders Only Fishery openings below Bonneville Dam 6am to 4pm on Tuesday May 2 and Tuesday May 9, 2023. Detailed regulations attached. Please contact the Fish & Wildlife
2023 Platform Hook & Line Regulations
The 2023 Platform Hook & Line Regulations are attached. These provide the base regulations for the tributaries and Columbia River.
Spring Fisher Meeting Presentation
The Spring Fisher Meeting was held Monday March 27,2023. The meeting presenation is attached.
2023 Spring Fishers Meeting
The YN Spring Fishers Meeting will be held Monday March 27, 2023 from 10am to 4pm at the Hood River Inn. See the full agenda attached
Winter Setline Fishery
The Fish and Wildlife Committee authorize a commercial setline fishery in Bonneville and The Dalles Pools. Bonneville Pool 6am Monday Feb 27 to 6pm Weds March 1, 2023. The Dalles Pool 6am Monday March 6 to 6pm Thursday March 9, 2023. Sales are
Close John Day Pool No Opening in The Dalles Pool
The Fish & Wildlife Committee hereby CLOSES the fishery in John Day Pool at NOON MOnday Feb 13, 2023. Due to the uncertainty in the harvest and available quota in The Dalles Pool, The Fish & Wildlife Committee RESCINDS the scheduled openi
Open Winter Gillnet Season
The Yakama Nation Fish and Wildlife Committee hereby authorize a commercial gillnet season on the Columbia River. John Day Pool 6am Weds Feb 1 to 6pm Mon Feb 13. The Dalles Pool 6am Sat Feb 4 to 6pm Mon Feb 6, 2023. See regs attached for full d
Smelt Permits Available
The 2023 return of smelt to the Cowlitz River is forecasted to be similar to last year, which allows for fishing opportunity. Attached is the 2023 smelt permit. Fill out and turn in to the Fish & Wildlife Committee. Be sure to report your h
Winter Fisher's Meeting
There will be a Winter Fisher's Meeting held Monday January 30, 2023 from 10am - 4pm at Legends Casino. Lunch will be provided. Agenda attached.
Open January Setlines 2023
The Yakama Nation Fish and Wildlife Committee hereby authorize a commercial setline fishery for white sturgeon in all of Zone 6 of the Columbia River. 7am Sunday January 1 to noon Tuesday January 31, 2023. See attached memo for full details.
Additional Fall commercial gillnet fishing time
The Fish & Wildlife Committee authorize additional commercial fall gillnet fishing time in Zone 6 of the Columbia River from 6am Monday Oct 3 to 6pm Thursday Oct 6, 2022. See attached regs for full details
Open Fall Coho Fishing on the Icicle River
The Yakama Nation Fish & Wildlife Committee authorize a weekly fishery on the Icicle River from 6 a.m. Mondays to 9 p.m. Saturdays from September 27 through November 26, 2022. See the attached regs for full details
Extend Opening and Additional Fishing Time
The Fish & Wildlife Committee authorize extending the current weekly fishing opening to 6pm Friday Sept 23, 2022; and set additional commercial opening 6am Monday Sept 26 to 6pm Thursday Sept 29, 2022. See regulations attached.
Additional Fall commercial gillnet fishing time
The Fish & Wildlife Committee authorized additional fall commercial gillnet fishing time in Zone 6 of the Columbia River from 6am Monday Sep 19 to 6pm Thursday Sept 22, 2022. See attached memo for full regulations.
Additional Fall commercial gillnet fishing time
The Fish & Wildlife Committee authorize additional fall commercial gillnet fishing time from 6am Mon Sept 12 to 6pm Sat Sept 17, 2022. See attached regs for details
Open Fall Commercial Gillnet 2022
The Yakama Nation Fish & Wildlife Committee authorizes the following Fall Commercial Gillnet openings : 6am Mon Aug 22 - 6pm Thurs Aug 25; 6am Mon Aug 29 to 6pm Fri Sep 2; and 6am Mon Sep 5 to 6pm Sat Sep 10, 2022. See attached regs for full
Extend commercial Sales Fall Season
The YN Fish & Wildlife Committee authorizes extending commercial sale for the platform/hook & line Fishery. See attached
Fall Fishers Meeting
Fall Fishers Meeting August 11, 2022. 10am - 4pm at Legends Casino- Columbia Room Lunch provided. See agenda attached