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Fishing Report, March 4 by Staff The Columbian, March 4, 2021

Fishing reports for waters in southwest Washington, including the Columbia River and tributaries as reported to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on March 2.

Always check the WDFW website for the latest fishing rules and regulations as seasons can change or close quickly if necessary.

Salmon/Steelhead: Columbia River mainstem

Buoy 10 upstream to Bonneville Dame, including Deep River -- Through April 4, daily limit is six with up to two adults may be retained of which no more than one may be an adult Chinook. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook. Release wild steelhead. Salmon minimum size is 12 inches.

Fishing for salmon or steelhead from a vessel is prohibited in the area adjacent to the Cowlitz River mouth and includes all of Carrolls Channel. For full details of the boat-fishing closure area, view the emergency rule here.

Bank angling with hand-cast lines only from Beacon Rock to the Bonneville Dam deadline.

Bonneville Dam upstream to The Dalles Dam -- Through March, the daily limit is two hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon and wild steelhead.

From March 16 through May 5, the daily limit will be six with no more than two adults retained of which no more than one may be an adult Chinook. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook. Release wild steelhead. Bank angling with hand-cast lines only between Bonneville Dam and the Tower Island powerlines.

The Dalles Dam upstream to the Washington/Oregon border -- Through March 15, daily limit is one hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon and wild steelhead.

March 16 through May 5, the daily limit will be six, with no more than two adults retained of which no more than one may be an adult Chinook. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook. Release wild steelhead.

Washington/Oregon border upstream to Hwy. 395 Bridge at Pasco -- Through March 31, the daily limit is one hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon and wild steelhead.

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