SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6572

BYSenator Smith

Clarifying the designation of certain salmon fishing areas.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 25, 1988; February 4, 1988

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; Smith, Vice Chairman; Barr, Benitz, Patterson.

Senate Staff:Ross Antipa (786-7413)

                  February 4, 1988

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 9, 1988

BACKGROUND:

The lower salmon and steelhead fishing management area in the Columbia River extends from the Interstate 5 bridge to the Megler-Astoria bridge.

Some persons would prefer to extend the upper boundary of the area upstream to the Interstate 205 bridge to increase recreational fishing opportunity.

SUMMARY:

The boundary of the lower Columbia River recreational salmon and steelhead fishing area is moved upstream from the Interstate 5 bridge to the Interstate 205 bridge, a distance of approximately six miles.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Rich Poelken, Department of Wildlife; Lloyd Phinney, Department of Fisheries; Robert Wiswall; Ed Manary, Department of Fisheries