Media, please contact Michelle Steg-Geltner at stem@yakamafish-nsn.gov to be directed to the appropriate contact.
Authorize Smelt Fishing By Permit for 2014
Smelt returns to the Columbia Basin have been very low for the past several years; however an improved Smelt return is expected in the Cowlitz River in 2014.
Fisher's Meeting January 27, 2014
The Fish & Wildlife Committee directed Fisheries Staff to schedule a Fisher's Meeting for 10 am to 4 pm Monday January 27, 2014 at Legends Casino in Toppenish, WA. Lunch will be provided. See attached memo for the full agenda.
Sturgeon Setline Fishery
The tribal sturgeon setline fishery normally begins January 1st of each year. At the present time harvestable numbers of sturgeon are available in Zone 6 of the Columbia River. The setline catch is projected to be fewer than 200 fish.
The Lost Fish
Yakama Win in $97 Million Historic Land Mega-Deal
Featuring quotes by Phil Rigdon, Yakama Nation Department of Natural Resources
Commercial Fishery on the Klickitat River
Yakama Nation Fisheries Releases Reconditioned Steelhead Kelts into Yakima River Basin
Columbia Basin Bulletin:
Yakama Nation Fisheries Releases Reconditioned Steelhead Kelts into Yakima River Basin
Putting The Spa in Spawn: Tribe Creates Refuge For Exhausted Fish
Close the platform/h&l fishery
Yakama Chairman Calls for Columbia River Cleanup
2013 Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit
Yakima Basin water plan benefits farmers and fish
Yakama Nation Re-Introduction Efforts Bring Once-Extinct Sockeye Back to Cle Elum Lake, Tributaries
Yakama Nation Re-Introduction Efforts Bring Once-Extinct Sockeye Back to Cle Elum Lake, Tributaries
First Return Sockeye Ceremony July 10, 2013
Select Yakama Nation Tributary fisheries open for commercial sale
The Fish and WildlifelLawand Order Committee authorize fish caught with subsistence gears in the Wind and Klickitat Rivers and Drano Lake to be allowed for commercial sales from 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Until Furthex- Notice.
Close 2013 Spring Zone 6 Hook and Line Fishery
The Platform/H&L Fishery in all of Zone 6 of the Columbia River at 11:59 p.m. Saturday May 18,2013. This closure will remain in effect through 6:00 a.m.
Lamprey returned to Yakima River basin
Asum/eel Releases (eel-like lamprey)
Bringing Back Once-Extinct Coho
Bringing Back Once Extinct Coho: Yakama Nation Expanding Restoration Program Into Tributaries The Columbia Basin Bulletin: Weekly Fish and Wildlife News Issue No.663
3rd Annual Lake Cle Elum Mackinaw Tournament
3rd Annual Lake Cle Elum Mackinaw Tournament Saturday May 4th starting at 8:00 am from Parkers at Morgan Creek. Check in and registration at 7:00 am. For information call Kenny Selzler at 509-674-9087.