States Set Seven Columbia River Mainstem Commercial Gillnet Periods, Steelhead Numbers Still A Concern

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Oregon and Washington opened the Columbia River mainstem to commercial gillnetters for fall chinook salmon, seven night-time openings that are to begin Monday, Aug. 10. In addition, the two-state Columbia River Compact approved continued commercial gillnetting in Select Areas in the lower river, beginning Aug. 4.

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