EMERGENCY REGULATION CHANGE FOR 2010:

For the Columbia River from the Wauna powerlines downstream to Buoy 10

Including adjacent Washington tributaries and Youngs Bay

WHITE STURGEON RETENTION IS ALLOWED

7 days per week during the following periods in 2010:

May 22 – June 26  -  Size limit: 41-54 inches fork length

Ending date depends on quota being met.  Sturdeon retention is prohibited May 1-21 and June 27- December 31, 2010

Catch and release angling is allowed during non-retention periods.

Green sturgeon retention prohibited.  Daily limit 1 white sturgeon.  Annual limit 5 white sturgeon.