Section 220-360-530 - Columbia River emerging commercial fishery-Season, area, and gear requirements(1) The following gear is allowable:(a) Purse seines as defined in WAC 220-350-110.(b) Beach seines as defined in WAC 220-350-040.(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.Wash. Admin. Code § 220-360-530
Adopted by WSR 22-23-006, Filed 11/2/2022, effective 12/3/2022