Columbia River emerging commercial fishery—Season, area, and gear requirements.
(1) The following gear is allowable:
(c) Pound nets as defined here as nets attached to fixed pilings, stakes, and/or anchors to form a lead, guiding fish into at least one heart, pot, or spiller that directs fish into a live well for sorting.
(2) Other gears may be considered for inclusion in this fishery if:
(a) The gear has a U.S. v Oregon technical advisory committee (TAC) approved mortality rate; and
(b) It is brought forward by a commercial fisher possessing a Columbia River commercial fishing license.
(3) All other season, area, and gear requirements will be as determined by the states of Oregon and Washington via the Columbia River compact process.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.020,
77.04.130,
77.12.045,
77.12.047,
77.70.160,
77.50.030, and
77.65.400. WSR 22-23-006 (Order 22-262), § 220-360-530, filed 11/2/22, effective 12/3/22.]