The Dalles Pool opens for one day of sturgeon retention
Action: Opens one day of white sturgeon retention.
Species affected: White sturgeon.
Location: Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam and all adjacent Washington tributaries.
Effective dates and sturgeon rules:
- Immediately through Feb. 15: Catch-and-release fishing only.
- Feb. 16 only: Daily limit one. Minimum fork length 43 inches. Maximum fork length 54 inches.
- Feb. 17-April 30: Catch-and-release fishing only.
Reason for action: Current catch projections indicate this fishery can support one day of harvest opportunity.
Additional information: The Dalles Pool remains open for catch-and-release sturgeon fishing on days not open to retention, as do many other stretches of the Columbia River. For more information about white sturgeon fishing, refer to WDFW’s white sturgeon webpage.
Fishery managers encourage anglers to sign up for Fishing Rule Change email notifications and to check for emergency rules on the WDFW website before fishing. Refer to the 2025–26 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for current regulations. Download the Fish Washington® mobile app to stay up to date on the go.
Bonneville Pool opens for one day of sturgeon retention
Action: Opens one day of white sturgeon retention.
Species affected: White sturgeon.
Location: Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam and all adjacent Washington tributaries.
Effective dates and sturgeon rules:
- Immediately through Feb. 15: Catch-and-release fishing only.
- Feb. 16 only: Daily limit one. Minimum fork length 38 inches. Maximum fork length 54 inches.
- Feb. 17-April 30: Catch-and-release fishing only.
Reason for action: Current catch projections indicate this fishery can support one day of harvest opportunity.
Additional information: The Bonneville Pool remains open for catch-and-release sturgeon fishing on days not open to retention, as do many other stretches of the Columbia River. For more information about white sturgeon fishing, refer to WDFW’s white sturgeon webpage.
Fishery managers encourage anglers to sign up for Fishing Rule Change email notifications and to check for emergency rules on the WDFW website before fishing. Refer to the 2025–26 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for current regulations. Download the Fish Washington® mobile app to stay up to date on the go.