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2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« on: June 27, 2013, 02:59:58 PM »
Just saw the news release.... Talk about a bummer! Last year it was 6 and you were done fishing in an hour! I feel like I just stubbed a toe! $&@$!!!
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2013, 04:49:09 PM »
Speak for yourself, I only saw one boat catching enough fish to be done in an hour and that was a guide boat.  I would like to go with you and learn your secrets.  :hello:

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2013, 06:24:40 PM »
This was one morning. we were in by 7.
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2013, 06:31:08 PM »
I swear they just sent me an email saying it was 6 sockeye and 2 kings  :dunno:

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2013, 06:34:09 PM »


WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE   
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov   

June 27, 2013 

Sockeye retention opens on portions
of the Columbia and Okanogan rivers 

Action: Allow retention of sockeye salmon from Priest Rapids Dam upstream to Chief Joseph Dam, including a portion of the lower Okanogan River

Effective dates and locations: 
•July 1, 2013 until further notice from Priest Rapids Dam to Wells Dam
•July 16, 2013 until further notice from Wells Dam to Hwy 173 Bridge in Brewster
•July 1, 2013 until further notice from Hwy 173 Bridge in Brewster to Chief Joseph Dam
•July 1, 2013 until further notice from mouth of Okanogan River upstream to the first Highway 97 Bridge 

Species affected: Sockeye salmon 

Reason for action: Recent estimates of Okanogan sockeye are predicted to be adequate to allow for an anticipated low level (3,000-4,000) of angler harvest. 

Other angler information: 
•Daily limit six (6) salmon.
•No more than (2) adult hatchery chinook salmon and two (2) adult sockeye salmon may be retained in daily limit.
•Minimum size for adult chinook salmon is 24 inches.
•Minimum size for adult sockeye salmon is 12 inches.
•Anglers must stop fishing once adult salmon limit has been harvested.
•Barbless hooks required, bait is allowed.
•Anglers may fish with two poles with two pole endorsement.
•Anglers are reminded that salmon with floy tags and/or one or more holes (round, approximately Ľ" in diameter) punched in the tail must be released.
•Anglers must have a current Washington fishing license as well as a Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE). Revenue from the CRSSE supports salmon or steelhead seasons on many rivers in the Columbia River system, including enforcing fishery regulations and monitoring the upper Columbia River steelhead fisheries. The endorsement has generated more than $1 million annually for WDFW to maintain and increase fishing opportunities throughout the Columbia River basin.

Information contact: Jeff Korth, Region 2 Fish Program Manager, Ephrata, (509) 754-4624, or Travis Maitland, District 7 Fish Biologist, Wenatchee, (509) 665-3337, or Bob Jateff, District 6 Fish Biologist, Twisp, (509) 997-0316.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the  WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet  for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.   


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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2013, 06:38:21 PM »
No more than (2) adult hatchery chinook salmon and two (2) adult sockeye salmon may be retained in daily limit.

I think it means 2 adult Chinook 2 adult sockeye within the daily limit of 6. That leaves room for 2 Jacks. :dunno: :dunno:
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2013, 06:50:58 PM »
Oups ...no wonder why they always want to give me tickets  :dunno: :chuckle: :tup: I know a lot of people who are not going to be happy about this .....All those people who stay at the camp ground with freezers outside their Motor homes will not be loading up to easily this year  :yike:

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2013, 07:28:15 PM »
Oups ...no wonder why they always want to give me tickets  :dunno: :chuckle: :tup: I know a lot of people who are not going to be happy about this .....All those people who stay at the camp ground with freezers outside their Motor homes will not be loading up to easily this year  :yike:

Yeah I'm a little upset about it. After last years 450k run over wells we were a little spoiled but 2 fish that's a kick in the jibblys if you ask me!
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2013, 08:17:15 PM »
They aren't getting my 8.75 for the CR endorsement. First hosed on springers, now sockeye! There are 90k over Bonny right now

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2013, 11:05:58 PM »
Wow, people get spoiled in a hurry.I think we are lucky to be getting a season at all. They were talking about not opening sockeye in the upper Columbia this year at all. It was not so long ago that we didn't have enough fish to get a season.. Looking at past returns next year looks more promising.

Year Dam Sockeye
2002 WEL 10,586
2003 WEL 28,977
2004 WEL 78,053
2005 WEL 55,559
2006 WEL 22,075
2007 WEL 22,273
2008 WEL 165,334
2009 WEL 134,937
2010 WEL 291,764
2011 WEL 111,508
2012 WEL 326,107



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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2013, 11:10:36 PM »
Sweet! Sounds ok to me. I'd rather eat 2 than none.
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2013, 11:11:51 PM »
 Video of the good work Douglas county pud has been doing that, in part, explains why we have been enjoying the good returns of Okanogan sockeye in recent years.

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2013, 03:17:00 AM »
Sweet! Sounds ok to me. I'd rather eat 2 than none.

true.
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2013, 06:56:03 AM »
Is it open below Priest?

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2013, 08:03:40 AM »
Is it open below Priest?
Dont think so.
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #15 on: June 28, 2013, 09:45:45 AM »
It's been open below Priest since the 21st.

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #16 on: June 28, 2013, 12:32:28 PM »
It's been open below Priest since the 21st.

oh ok, same limits below?
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #17 on: June 28, 2013, 01:51:43 PM »
No. You can keep 6 sockeye below. Still an overall salmon limit of 6.

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #18 on: June 28, 2013, 02:05:05 PM »
Just saw the news release.... Talk about a bummer! Last year it was 6 and you were done fishing in an hour! I feel like I just stubbed a toe! $&@$!!!

As Okano-gun said, we're damn lucky to even get a season. 

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #19 on: June 28, 2013, 02:07:57 PM »
Oups ...no wonder why they always want to give me tickets  :dunno: :chuckle: :tup: I know a lot of people who are not going to be happy about this .....All those people who stay at the camp ground with freezers outside their Motor homes will not be loading up to easily this year  :yike:

They won't give one sh*t about the limits.  They are here too enjoy retired life and comradarie while enjoying the fishing. ;)

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #20 on: June 28, 2013, 02:58:14 PM »
Just saw the news release.... Talk about a bummer! Last year it was 6 and you were done fishing in an hour! I feel like I just stubbed a toe! $&@$!!!

As Okano-gun said, we're damn lucky to even get a season.

yeah I agree with that for sure just a bummer is all.
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #21 on: June 28, 2013, 03:03:06 PM »
The way I see it, is that it's going to be on a day to day basis.  Could shut down totally for the retention on sockeye if the numbers in Canada aren't reached, or could go back to the six fish limit if there's an over abundance.  If you plan on fishing it, I'd be checking for the latest regulations.  Hell, it could even be closed before the opener Monday..........

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #22 on: June 28, 2013, 03:06:08 PM »
Great now we are gunna be limited in 10 min instead of an hour. Whats next 1st barbless and now only 2 fish. Looks like we will fill the boat with 5 dif groups per day to get 10 fish!!!!
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #23 on: June 28, 2013, 05:05:43 PM »
yeah it could go either way.
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #24 on: June 28, 2013, 05:19:03 PM »
Question, is the "Brewster Pool" sockeye fishery at the mouth of the Okanogan river open July 1 or July 16? 

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #25 on: June 28, 2013, 06:23:56 PM »
Question, is the "Brewster Pool" sockeye fishery at the mouth of the Okanogan river open July 1 or July 16?
july 1. hey stay away from Brewster pool.... its my super secret spot.... :'(
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #26 on: June 28, 2013, 06:34:09 PM »
You must have invited 300 of your friends last year then

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #27 on: June 28, 2013, 06:39:16 PM »
Question, is the "Brewster Pool" sockeye fishery at the mouth of the Okanogan river open July 1 or July 16?
july 1. hey stay away from Brewster pool.... its my super secret spot.... :'(
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #28 on: June 28, 2013, 07:09:05 PM »
Thanks for the info. I promise to not tell a sole about your secret/secluded spot.

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #29 on: June 28, 2013, 07:13:00 PM »
Thanks for the info. I promise to not tell a sole about your secret/secluded spot.
Not sure we are going this year now they done that ....but knowing me , we will  :tup: It was a good time last year ...women got to catch a lot of fish while I baited poles and checked out the scenery ...not land scape neither  :chuckle:

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #30 on: June 28, 2013, 07:22:11 PM »
My personal favorite other than fishing was seeing a guy who was so busy fishing and not watching where he was going run his boat right into the water pump station infront of about 200 other boats last year. 

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #31 on: June 28, 2013, 07:43:09 PM »
 Slow down boys Okanogan still pukeing cold water fish might not stop in Brewster

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #32 on: June 28, 2013, 07:52:46 PM »
That is for sure a possibility ...For sure ...even last year the fish did not stick around long ...had to be out there when they were coming threw  :tup:

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #33 on: June 28, 2013, 08:23:16 PM »
You must have invited 300 of your friends last year then

man, wasn't it nuts!? people slamming into each other and stuff. good fishing fun but man...... :o
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #34 on: June 28, 2013, 08:24:27 PM »
Thanks for the info. I promise to not tell a sole about your secret/secluded spot.

 :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #35 on: June 28, 2013, 10:42:12 PM »
Slow down boys Okanogan still pukeing cold water fish might not stop in Brewster
I'd call it puking chocolate milk, lol

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #36 on: July 01, 2013, 07:56:38 AM »
The limit could change if they see a significant increase over forecast.  Just keep an eye on the WDFW e-mails they send out.
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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #37 on: July 03, 2013, 10:54:21 AM »
Has anyone beed doing any good?  I went out below Wanapum on the 1st and we were skunked.  Saw a few caught but not much to speak of.

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Re: 2 fish limits for sockeye on upper Columbia!
« Reply #38 on: July 03, 2013, 11:09:43 AM »
Not in the pool yet.

 


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