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