News/Announcements - Harvest

Media, please contact Michelle Steg-Geltner at stem@yakamafish-nsn.gov to be directed to the appropriate contact.

Close Zone6 Platform/Hook & Line Fishing

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

The 2023 Platform Hook & Line Regulations are attached.  These provide the base regulations for the tributaries and Columbia River.

2023 Spring Fishers Meeting

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

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

Announcement

The YN Fish & Wildlife Committee authorizes extending commercial sale for the platform/hook & line Fishery.  See attached