Hanford Reach Fall Chinook Fishery To Close

Hanford Reach fall chinook fishery to close Oct. 16

Action:  Closes the Columbia River from the Highway 395 Bridge (Pasco/Kennewick) upstream to the old Hanford townsite wooden powerline towers to fishing for fall chinook salmon.

Effective date:  Oct. 16, 2018.

Species affected:  Chinook salmon.

Location:  Highway 395 Bridge (Kennewick/Pasco) upstream to the old Hanford townsite wooden powerline towers.

Reason for action:  Based on the updated return estimate for natural origin Hanford Reach fall chinook, all adult chinook in excess of escapement will be harvested by Oct. 15. 

Additional information:  Anglers are reminded that the remaining sections of the Hanford Reach (the area from the old Hanford townsite wooden powerline towers upstream to Priest Rapids Dam) also closes to salmon fishing Oct. 16 as listed in the 2018-19 Washington Sport Fishing Rules.

Information contact: Paul Hoffarth, District 4 Fish Biologist, (509) 545-2284.