Commercial Setline Fishery

This opening has different regulations for each pool. Below are the specific regulations for each pool.

THE DALLES POOL

• Dates/Times: 6 AM Monday, March 6 to 6 PM Thursday, March 9 (3.5 days)
• Gear: Standard setline gear including no more than 100 single-point hooks per setline and a minimum hook size of 9/0.
• Sanctuaries: Closed areas include standard closed areas applicable to setline gear.
• Allowable Sales: Sturgeon from 43 to 54 inches fork length in The Dalles Pool may be sold or kept for subsistence purposes. Fish landed during the open periods are allowed to be sold after the period concludes.

BONNEVILLE POOL

• Dates/Times: 6 AM Monday, February 27 to 6 PM Wednesday, March 1 (2.5 days)
• Gear: Standard setline gear including no more than 100 single-point hooks per setline and a minimum hook size of 9/0.
• Sanctuaries: Closed areas include standard closed areas applicable to setline gear.
• Allowable Sales: Sturgeon from 38 to 54 inches fork length in Bonneville Pool may be sold or kept for subsistence purposes. Fish landed during the open periods are allowed to be sold after the period concludes..

NOTE: Additional commercial fishing time in these pools is possible depending on the catch in these openings. The harvest guideline in the John Day Pool has been reached.

2023 Commercial Sturgeon Harvest Guidelines

• Bonneville: 675
• The Dalles: 560
• John Day: 210

Zone 6 Platform and Hook-and-line fishery

• Area: All of Zone 6
• Dates/Times: Continues through 6 PM Saturday, March 18
• Gear: Hoop nets, dip bag nets, dip nets, hook and line.
• Allowable Sales: Salmon (any species), steelhead, shad, carp, catfish, walleye, bass, and yellow perch may be sold or retained for subsistence. Sturgeon from 43 – 54” fork length in the John Day and The Dalles pools and from 38 – 54” in the Bonneville Pool may be retained for subsistence. Sturgeon within the legal-size limits and caught in the platform and hook and line fishery may be sold only if caught during open commercial gillnet periods for that pool. Sales of fish are allowed after the fishing period as long as they were landed during the open commercial period.
• Sanctuaries: Standard river mouth and dam closed areas applicable to platform and hook and line gear are in effect.

Tributary Fisheries and Fisheries Downstream of Bonneville Dam

• Consult your tribe’s Fishery Department for current regulations in these areas.
  • Yakama Nation:  yakamafish-nsn.gov/harvest-updates
  • Warm Springs: (541) 553-3557
  • Umatilla: (541) 276-3447
  • Nez Perce: (208) 843-7143 | nezperce.org/government/commissions/ (fishing and hunting regulations in Fish & Wildlife Commission section)

Note: This announcement is an informational document and does not constitute a fishery regulation. Individual tribes determine actual fishing regulations for their members. Copies of regulations are available from tribal fishery departments.

Fisher Information

• Vaccines work and are safe. Get vaccinated to help protect you, your family, and your tribal community. One Community Health is the tribal health partner in the Columbia Gorge. Call them at 541-386-6380 to schedule your free vaccination or call your tribal clinic to get it before heading to the river.
• If you have any fishing enforcement problems or need assistance or information, day, or night, contact the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement Office, 4270 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, Oregon. Phone: (541)-386-6363 or toll-free (800)-487-FISH (3474).
• Show pride in your tribe’s treaty rights by carrying your tribal ID. Please consult your tribal Fisheries Department for additional details on tribal regulations. PLEASE WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS FOR SAFETY and avoid overloading your boats.

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Commercial Gillnet Fishery

• THE DALLES Pool ONLY
  • Dates/Times: The commercial gillnet fishery planned for MON, 2/13 IS RESCINDED and will not longer occur.
• JOHN DAY Pool ONLY
  • Dates/Times: The planned commercial gillnet fishery extension in the John Day Pool IS RESCINDED and the fishery will close at 12:00pm on MON, Feb 13.
• Gear: Gillnets with no mesh size restriction.
• Allowable Sales: Sturgeon from 43 to 54 inches fork length, salmon (any species), steelhead, walleye, bass, carp, catfish, shad, and yellow perch may be sold or kept for subsistence purposes. Fish landed during the open periods are allowed to be sold after the period concludes.
• Sanctuaries: River mouth and dam closed areas applicable to gillnet gear are in effect.

2023 Commercial Sturgeon Harvest Guidelines

• Bonneville: 675
• The Dalles: 560
• John Day: 210

Zone 6 Platform and Hook-and-line fishery

• Area: All of Zone 6
• Dates/Times: UNCHANGED run thru 6 PM Saturday, March 18
• Gear: Hoop nets, dip bag nets, dip nets, hook and line.
• Allowable Sales: Salmon (any species), steelhead, shad, carp, catfish, walleye, bass, and yellow perch may be sold or retained for subsistence. Sturgeon from 43 – 54” fork length in the John Day and The Dalles pools and from 38 – 54” in the Bonneville Pool may be retained for subsistence. Sturgeon within the legal-size limits and caught in the platform and hook and line fishery may be sold only if caught during open commercial gillnet periods for that pool. Sales of fish are allowed after the fishing period as long as they were landed during the open commercial period.
• Sanctuaries: Standard river mouth and dam closed areas applicable to platform and hook and line gear are in effect.

Note: This announcement is an informational document and does not constitute a fishery regulation. Individual tribes determine actual fishing regulations for their members. Copies of regulations are available from tribal fishery departments.

Fisher Information

• Vaccines work and are safe. Get vaccinated to help protect you, your family, and your tribal community. One Community Health is the tribal health partner in the Columbia Gorge. Call them at 541-386-6380 to schedule your free vaccination or call your tribal clinic to get it before heading to the river.
• If you have any fishing enforcement problems or need assistance or information, day, or night, contact the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement Office, 4270 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, Oregon. Phone: (541)-386-6363 or toll-free (800)-487-FISH (3474).
• Show pride in your tribe’s treaty rights by carrying your tribal ID. Please consult your tribal Fisheries Department for additional details on tribal regulations. PLEASE WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS FOR SAFETY and avoid overloading your boats.

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Commercial Gillnet Fishery

• THE DALLES Pool ONLY
  • Dates/Times: 6 AM Monday, February 13 to 6 PM Tuesday, February 14 (1.5 days)
• JOHN DAY Pool ONLY
  • Dates/Times: Extend the ongoing commercial gillnet fishery through 6:00 PM Monday, February 20 (7 additional days)
• Gear: Gillnets with no mesh size restriction.
• Allowable Sales: Sturgeon from 43 to 54 inches fork length, salmon (any species), steelhead, walleye, bass, carp, catfish, shad, and yellow perch may be sold or kept for subsistence purposes. Fish landed during the open periods are allowed to be sold after the period concludes.
• Sanctuaries: River mouth and dam closed areas applicable to gillnet gear are in effect.

NOTE: Additional commercial gillnet fishing time in these pools is possible depending on the catch in these openings. A fishery in Bonneville Pool will be scheduled at a later date.

2023 Commercial Sturgeon Harvest Guidelines

• Bonneville: 675
• The Dalles: 560
• John Day: 210

Zone 6 Platform and Hook-and-line fishery

• Area: All of Zone 6
• Dates/Times: 6 AM Wednesday, February 1 to 6 PM Saturday, March 18
• Gear: Hoop nets, dip bag nets, dip nets, hook and line.
• Allowable Sales: Salmon (any species), steelhead, shad, carp, catfish, walleye, bass, and yellow perch may be sold or retained for subsistence. Sturgeon from 43 – 54” fork length in the John Day and The Dalles pools and from 38 – 54” in the Bonneville Pool may be retained for subsistence. Sturgeon within the legal-size limits and caught in the platform and hook and line fishery may be sold only if caught during open commercial gillnet periods for that pool. Sales of fish are allowed after the fishing period as long as they were landed during the open commercial period.
• Sanctuaries: Standard river mouth and dam closed areas applicable to platform and hook and line gear are in effect.

Tributary Fisheries and Fisheries Downstream of Bonneville Dam

• Consult your tribe’s Fishery Department for current regulations in these areas.
  • Yakama Nation:  yakamafish-nsn.gov/harvest-updates
  • Warm Springs: (541) 553-3557
  • Umatilla: (541) 276-3447
  • Nez Perce: (208) 843-7143 | nezperce.org/government/commissions/ (fishing and hunting regulations in Fish & Wildlife Commission section)

Note: This announcement is an informational document and does not constitute a fishery regulation. Individual tribes determine actual fishing regulations for their members. Copies of regulations are available from tribal fishery departments.

Fisher Information

• Vaccines work and are safe. Get vaccinated to help protect you, your family, and your tribal community. One Community Health is the tribal health partner in the Columbia Gorge. Call them at 541-386-6380 to schedule your free vaccination or call your tribal clinic to get it before heading to the river.
• If you have any fishing enforcement problems or need assistance or information, day, or night, contact the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement Office, 4270 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, Oregon. Phone: (541)-386-6363 or toll-free (800)-487-FISH (3474).
• Show pride in your tribe’s treaty rights by carrying your tribal ID. Please consult your tribal Fisheries Department for additional details on tribal regulations. PLEASE WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS FOR SAFETY and avoid overloading your boats.

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Commercial Gillnet Fishery

• THE DALLES Pool ONLY
  • Dates/Times: 6 AM Saturday, February 4 to 6 PM Monday, February 6 (2 nights)
• JOHN DAY Pool ONLY
  • Dates/Times: 6 AM Wednesday, February 1 to 6 PM Monday, February 13 (12 nights)
• Gear: Gillnets with no mesh size restriction.
• Allowable Sales: Sturgeon from 43 to 54 inches fork length, salmon (any species), steelhead, walleye, bass, carp, catfish, shad, and yellow perch may be sold or kept for subsistence purposes. Fish landed during the open periods are allowed to be sold after the period concludes.
• Sanctuaries: River mouth and dam closed areas applicable to gillnet gear are in effect.

NOTE: Additional commercial gillnet fishing time in these pools is possible depending on the catch in these openings. A fishery in Bonneville Pool will be scheduled at a later date.

2023 Commercial Sturgeon Harvest Guidelines

• Bonneville: 675
• The Dalles: 560
• John Day: 210

Zone 6 Platform and Hook-and-line fishery

• Area: All of Zone 6
• Dates/Times: 6 AM Wednesday, February 1 to 6 PM Saturday, March 18
• Gear: Hoop nets, dip bag nets, dip nets, hook and line.
• Allowable Sales: Salmon (any species), steelhead, shad, carp, catfish, walleye, bass, and yellow perch may be sold or retained for subsistence. Sturgeon from 43 – 54” fork length in the John Day and The Dalles pools and from 38 – 54” in the Bonneville Pool may be retained for subsistence. Sturgeon within the legal-size limits and caught in the platform and hook and line fishery may be sold only if caught during open commercial gillnet periods for that pool. Sales of fish are allowed after the fishing period as long as they were landed during the open commercial period.
• Sanctuaries: Standard river mouth and dam closed areas applicable to platform and hook and line gear are in effect.

Tributary Fisheries and Fisheries Downstream of Bonneville Dam

• Consult your tribe’s Fishery Department for current regulations in these areas.
  • Yakama Nation:  yakamafish-nsn.gov/harvest-updates
  • Warm Springs: (541) 553-3557
  • Umatilla: (541) 276-3447
  • Nez Perce: (208) 843-7143 | nezperce.org/government/commissions/ (fishing and hunting regulations in Fish & Wildlife Commission section)

Note: This announcement is an informational document and does not constitute a fishery regulation. Individual tribes determine actual fishing regulations for their members. Copies of regulations are available from tribal fishery departments.

Fisher Information

• Vaccines work and are safe. Get vaccinated to help protect you, your family, and your tribal community. One Community Health is the tribal health partner in the Columbia Gorge. Call them at 541-386-6380 to schedule your free vaccination or call your tribal clinic to get it before heading to the river.

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If you are the owner of any of these properties or know who is, please call CRITFC Fishing Site Maintenance at (503) 881-3376 or (541) 296-6010.

CASCADE LOCKS IN-LIEU SITE

BOATS: Single hull 22′; White, # WA 9510 VR EODTEV-1 WN 208PUY WA • Tri-hull; Green, # OR 87GE • Single Hull; Spray Painted Free, No plate • Single Hull; Green, # WN 7709 NF • Tri-hull; White, # WA 3660G • Single Hull 17′; Bayliner Capri; White, # OR 993 MU • Tri-hull 18′, White, # 2301 F • Single Hull; Flying V, No plate • Tri-hull; Yellow/White, No plate • Tri-hull; Two-tone Beige/White, # WN 827 AM / WA 1194QQ • Single Hull 16′; White, # OR345CD

TRAILERS/CAMPERS: Pony Trailer, No plate • Destroyed by fire, No plate • Lo-liner; White, # OR R587417 • Nomad Camper Trailer, No plate • Shasta Camper, # WA 1732XF • Travel EZ Trailer, # OR 711620 • Aristocrat Lo-Liner, No plate

VEHICLES: Ford F350; Beige, No plate• Ford F250; Red, VIN: IFTHX26G9MKA12477 • Mazda; Black, VIN: 4F4CR12A7RTM53629 • Chevy Silverado; Red, VIN: 1GCGC34V36J167131, Plate: OR JVE908 • Dodge Sportsman Camper, VIN: F44CD7V022334

COOKS IN-LIEU SITE

BOATS: Tri-hull; Grey, #WN 2893 KT • Tri-hull; DOG, #WN 8401 MD • Single Hull w/Trailer, No plates • Tri-hull; Red, #WN 9709 RC • Tri-hull; Blue, #E1NELL • Tri-hull; White /Trailer, #WN 4766

TRAILERS/CAMPERS: Single Axle White, No plates • Tandem Axle, No plates • No Axle, No plates • Single Axle, No plates • Burnt, No plates

VEHICLES: Mazda Hatchback; Black, VIN: JM1BLK34L191199818 • Toyota Truck; White, #WA B477888, VIN: JT4RN81R9K5037140 • Chevy Silverado; Red, #OR TW4638, VIN: 2BCFC29K3M11085561 • Honda Civic; Silver, #YN 4076, VIN: JHMEE2853LS003744

NORTH BONNEVILLE IN-LIEU SITE

BOATS: Tri-hull; Bayliner, #WA 7071 YN • Single hull; White, #WN 282 SL • Single Hull; White; Glas Ply, No plate • Tri-hull, #OR 715 MS • Single Hull, #WN 7255 JF • Tri-hull Reinell, No plate • Small Boat; Blue, #OR 9045 • Tri-hull 21′ Glaston, #WN 1307T • River Runner w/Trailer, No plate • Single Hull Alpine, #3014 AS

TRAILERS/CAMPERS: Camper Trailer, No plate • Cat Trailer – Prowler, No plate • Camper Trailer, #OR R562887 • Komfort Trailer, #WA 2304 UJ • Timberline Trailer, No plate • Hitchhiker II; Burnt, #WA 1009 UP • Litation, No plate • Wilderness, No plate • Regal, No plate • Cavalier Trailer, #OR 675403

VEHICLES: Dodge Club Cab; Brown, VIN: D27BE65S212598 • Chrysler PT Cruiser; Silver, #WA AFT 2348, VIN: 3C4FY58B22T362505 • Motor Home, #OR AAG290 • Mitsubishi Lancer; Black, #WA AYR4511 • Honda Accord; Silver, #CCK2579, VIN: IHGCD5609VA21468 • Chevy 1500; White, #YN 3797, VIN: 1GTEK19RXRWR501215 • Toyota Tundra; White, #WA C48967U, VIN: 5TBDT44145S4833329 • Chevy Silverado; Silver, #WA C51131L, VIN: 2GCEC19VXX1180491 • Ford F150; Black, VIN: IFTEX14HXMKA54889 • Chevy Spark; Blue, VIN: KL8CB6S9XEC572388 • Dodge Camper, #WA 073ZAQ • Pontiac Sunbird; Blue, VIN: 1G2JB34K8M7598674 • Geo Tracker: Black, #WA BPG847, VIN: 2CNBE18U2R6942610

PASTURE POINT TREATY FISHING ACCESS SITE

BOATS: Tri-hull Fiber Form; White, No plate • Tri-hull; Green, No plate • Single Hull; White, No plate • Tri-hull; Beige, #WN 131 AM • Single Hull Bayliner; Blue, #WN 9112 M

VEHICLES: Box Truck, #WA C97992

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This request is for tribal fishers who wish to participate in white sturgeon tagging in The Dalles Reservoir during the winter of 2022-2023. The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission will contract with up to three (3) tribal fishers and their crews to catch, tag and release white sturgeon in The Dalles Reservoir beginning in December 2022.

Click here to download application.

Project Description

Since the mid-1990s, tribal fishers have worked with Yakama Nation (YN) fisheries technicians and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) to capture and tag white sturgeon each winter in Zone 6. These efforts to aid the co-management annual population estimates of white sturgeon and the associated fisheries in a different reservoir each year. The tagged sturgeons maybe recaptured the following summer (2023) by Zone 6 co-management field teams that include YN fisheries technicians, and staff from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

Each Contractor will be assigned a YN fisheries technician who will monitor the safe capture, handling, tagging and release of sturgeon, while recording the data from these efforts. To maintain data quality; technicians are only for data collection and project oversight only, not to assist with fishing operations. Additionally, because technicians have government issued vehicles, they are not permitted to transport contractors and their crew or tow their boats. Contractors will coordinate with CRITFC and YN staff on daily operations. The project will shut down when the tagging goal is reached and/or project funds are exhausted. The goal this year is to safely catch and tag approximately 3,000 white sturgeons in The Dalles Reservoir by the end of January 2023.

To prevent conflicts of interest and biased data, Contractors cannot participate in winter commercial fisheries (i.e., setline or gillnet seasons) while under contract on this project. Generally, the tagging effort extend into the winter setline season (i.e., January 2023), and is completed by the winter gillnet season (i.e., begins in February 2023). All closed areas and sanctuaries observed during commercial seasons will be in effect for this tagging operation.

Contractors and their crews will provide their own boats and fishing gear in this effort. In addition, housing, transportation, fuel, fishing supplies, etc. are also the responsibility of the contractors and their crews.

Marine Liability Insurance

• All applicants must retain a marine liability insurance policy and submit a current “Certificate of Liability Insurance” as part of their application package. The policy shall carry a minimum of $1,000,000 (1 million) dollars of liability coverage on the policy.
• In addition, the policy must name the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission as additionally insured. CRITFC cannot consider any application without proof of current insurance coverage.
• Contact Blaine Parker ASAP if you require help in finding an insurance vendor.

Requirements

• Safety is the priority!
• A life jacket, float coat, survival suit or other Coast Guard approved floatation clothing will be required safety equipment for this project. All contractors, crew, and YN technicians will wear safety equipment all times while on the water. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• This project is funded with Federal dollars and contractors must comply with Federal laws regarding the use of illicit substances, including marijuana. Contractors and crews shall not work while impaired or in violation of any instructions or warnings while taking prescribed medications. Consuming or being under the influence of alcohol during work is not permitted. Violation of this clause could result in the immediate termination of the contract.
• Contractors for this project are independent contractors, and are expected to insure themselves, their crew, and their property. Injuries and/or property losses incurred during the contract are the responsibility of the contractor, not the CRITFC. At no time will the CRITFC reimburse a Contractor or crew member for any loss incurred during the project.
• Selected applicants will sign a binding contract with the CRITFC. Prior to the contract signing, CRITFC will inspect the boats, required equipment, and fishing gear of each potential contractor.
• Dependent upon inspection, prospective contractors may be required to make specific repairs or alterations, purchase safety equipment, repair worn or broken parts, etc. before the contract can be signed.
• Contractors must have a minimum crew of 3 people, not including themselves for a total crew of four (4). Boat must have sufficient room for up to 5 persons, fishing gear, live fish, and data collection equipment.
• Contractor and crew must be mentally and physically able to work each day upon arrival at the boat ramp.
• If a crew member or the contractor is not mentally or physically able to work that day, and the crew size is reduced to less than 4 individuals, then the contractor will forfeit that day’s boat lease fee (see Compensation).
• Please notify the CRITFC Project Leader if there is a request for an additional passenger during project hours.
• Tribal, state, federal fisheries staff or law enforcement may request to view project operations onboard the vessel. All requests from interested parties should be directed to the CRITFC Project Leader who will in turn discuss the request with the contractor(s) and YN staff.
• Contractors are responsible regarding the use and/or presence of illegal/banned substances during the period of this contract for themselves as well as their crew. Failure to abide by this requirement may result in immediate termination of the contract.
  Requirements (continued):
• Contractors are expected to use their discretion during poor weather and water conditions to minimize property loss, personal injury, and reduced effectiveness.
• If the contractor or YN technician has a safety concern, launching will not occur that day until the issue is resolved with the CRITFC project leader.
• Contractors and crews can expect physically demanding and adverse working conditions, with some non-fishing days due to hazardous water and weather conditions.
• Duties include setting and retrieving gillnets and setlines, marking, and tagging fish, collecting length and other biological data and ensure that these data are relayed to the YN technicians in a timely and efficient manner, and maintaining routine contact with CRITFC staff as necessary.
• Contractor must have sufficient resources (i.e., extra boat(s), nets, crew, safety gear, etc.) to fish entire contract period without significant delays (> 24 hours). A second similarly equipped boat is highly recommended.
• Contractor will be required to provide a list of crew members with the CRITFC Project Leader.
• Contractor and crew must provide and arrange their own transportation to and from the project sites.
• The contractor must also be the owner (co-owner) of the boat(s) used during the project (copy of title will be sufficient proof of ownership), unless otherwise arranged with CRITFC staff.
• Contractors must have extensive experience in set net fishing for white sturgeon in Zone 6 reservoirs.
• Sturgeon must be immediately processed after they are removed from the net. Sturgeon must not be left on the boat deck in the open air prior to processing. A tote with clean water is required if the contractor wants to remove extra fish ahead of processing.
• High level of responsibility, reliability, and motivation.
• Flexibility: as work site and weather conditions will vary greatly during the contract period.

Project Location

• The Dalles Reservoir is the location for this winter’s contract effort and is divided into approximately 3 sections; each one approximately 7-10 miles long. Contractors will likely fish each section together and will move at the discretion of the Project Manager.
• A section will be maybe fished for several days in a row prior to moving to a new section, however it may be necessary to move more often if catch rates are poor.
• Reservoir specific maps will be provided by CRITFC to identify the section boundaries and set locations.
• Contractors will generally work a Monday through Friday schedule, setting and pulling gear daily. All gear will be removed from the water at the end of each work week. Occasionally, it may be necessary to work seven days a week in the event of delays due to poor weather.
• Contractors should start at first light and complete daily operations before nightfall, there will be no setting or pulling gear after sunset.

Sampling

• Nets must be marked on both ends with the contract fisher’s tribal ID number.
• Buoys will be provided by CRITFC marked with “CRITFC” and the CRITFC phone number.
• Buoys mark the net’s location and communicate to law enforcement and members of the public that the net is part of an approved research project and must not be disturbed.
• To maximize catch of sublegal and legal sized sturgeon, a minimum of 8” un-stretched mesh, will be required on all nets, unless otherwise approved by the CRITFC project leader. Nets will be inspected.
• Each fisher must have at should have 15 nets for the project, as nets can be damaged or lost during the tagging effort. Nets must not be longer than those legal for Zone 6 commercial seasons.
• The number of nets fished varies with catch and conditions, generally, no more than 10 nets are fished daily; although low catch rates may require greater than 10 nets to be fished per day. This will be determined by the CRITFC Project Leader, with input from the contractors and YN technicians.
• Contractors need to consider net locations in relation to the nets of other contractors. Recently captured and released sturgeon can drift downstream and may be recaptured in another contractor’s net.
• Recaptures from this tagging effort, as evident by the fresh scute scar (i.e., White not grey), will not be eligible for compensation. (See Compensation).
• Research boat signs will be provided to each contractor by CRITFC. Like the buoys that identify nets as research tools’, these signs identify boats as research boats.
• Signage must be present on both sides of the vessel all times while on the water. Extra signs must be always available on board to ensure compliance in the event a sign is lost.
• All sturgeon captured during the contracted work must be released, this includes sturgeon mortalities.
• There is the possibility that this research may capture alive unique invasive species (such as northern pike, grass carp, striped bass, etc.). In the event this occurs, YN technicians will retain the unique species for CRITFC management (Blaine Parker) for further study. A handout of these unique species will be made available to all contractors prior to the start of tagging operations. This is the only exception to the following statement.
• All other fish species, alive or dead must be returned to the river, no exceptions.

Compensation

• Each sturgeon tagged, released alive, recorded on project data sheets, and verified at the CRITFC Portland, OR office, will be compensated at $25.00.
• Contractors will be paid $300.00 per operational (setting or pulling gear) day. The $300.00 daily operational compensation will be forfeited if the contractor is unable to staff a full crew (4 persons) prior launching that day unless prior arrangements have been made with the CRITFC Project Leader.
• Payments will be issued approximately one week after the work has been conducted. Checks can be hand delivered or mailed to a specific address as per the contractor’s instructions.
• Note: Recaptured sturgeon from The Dalles Reservoir 2022-2023 sampling period (as evidenced by the fresh condition of the scute scar) will not be eligible for payment, although they must be recorded on the data sheet.

Required Equipment List

• Cell phone
• Spare bilge pump (pre-tested, fitted for easy and quick replacement)
• Tool Box with appropriate tools, electrical tape, wiring, fuses as needed
• Spare parts (prop, spark plugs, appropriate tools)
• First Aid Kit
• Boat hook (6’ long handle or longer)
• Plug in Spot light
• Spare 5 gallons of fuel (treated with Sta-Bil), oil, transmission, hydraulic fluids as needed
• Extra gloves & raingear
• Net repair equipment
• Anchor and 100’ of rope
• Research signage (provided by CRITFC)
• Throw rope
• Boat drain plug
• Extra life jackets
• White masthead or stern light (visible from 2 miles) *
• Combination or separate red and green navigational lights (1 mile visibility) *
• A Type I lifejacket for everyone on board*
• Two (2) type B-1 fire extinguishers (for flammable liquids, i.e., oil or gasoline) *
• Several long-lasting road flares for signaling help*
• 2-3 serviceable oars for rowing if necessary*

*Required United States Coast Guard items for boats under 40’ in length

Desired Qualifications and Equipment

• Tribal fishers who have extensive knowledge of sturgeon locations and habitat in The Dalles Reservoir.
• Tribal fishers with prior experience in this tagging program.
• Bow-Picker boats and/or boats with net reels and enclosed cabins are very useful and efficient in the rough and windy conditions that are often encountered on this project.

HOW TO APPLY

Fishers who meet or exceed the required qualifications, have the necessary equipment (boat(s), nets, etc.) and have obtained able bodied crew (all prior to applying), are encouraged to complete the accompanying application form and submit by the specified date.

Click here to download application.

Application forms also available from:

• TERO, Yakama Indian Nation, Toppenish, WA
• TERO, Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai, ID
• TERO, Umatilla Indian Reservation, Mission, OR
• Office of Personnel, Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Warm Springs, OR
• Mid-Columbia River Council, Celilo, OR
• Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (address and phone below)
• Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Enforcement Office in Hood River

Application Deadline

Applications must be received (not postmarked) at the close of business (5:00 pm) November 28, 2022, at the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. Faxed, mailed, and emailed copies will be accepted.

Send completed application form to:
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
Attn: Blaine Parker
700 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 1200
Portland, OR 97232
PH (503) 731-1268
FAX (503) 235-4228
Email parb@critfc.org

Interviews

Applications will be evaluated, and potential contractors will be notified by phone or mailing. Potential contractors will be asked to attend a contract and technical information meeting prior to beginning operations (generally the morning that work begins). Pre-contract boat and net inspections will also occur the morning work begins but may occur prior to contract signing to allow for any necessary compliance issues. Applicants not selected will also be notified by phone or mail to determine interest in being placed upon an alternate list in the event that additional contractors are needed.

Employment Opportunity

Preference will be given to qualified Indian applicants who provide proof of enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe. If qualified, priority will be given to the Commissioner’s four member Tribes (Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Yakama). The CRITFC is an equal opportunity employer and determines the applicability of Indian preference and appointment to positions.

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Zone 6 Commercial Gillnet Fishery

• Area: All of Zone 6
• Dates/Times: 6 AM Monday, October 3 to 6 PM Thursday, October 6 (3 nights).
• Gear: Set and Drift Gill nets with an 8” minimum.
• Allowable Sales: Salmon (any species), steelhead, shad, yellow perch, bass, walleye, catfish, and carp may be sold or retained for subsistence. Fish landed during the open periods are allowed to be sold after the period concludes. Sturgeon may not be sold, but sturgeon from 38 to 54 inches fork length in the Bonneville Pool and sturgeon from 43 to 54 inches fork length in The Dalles and John Day Pools may be kept for subsistence purposes.
• Closed Areas: Standard sanctuaries applicable to gillnet gear. The Spring Creek Hatchery Sanctuary will be a 150-foot radius around the hatchery ladder.

Zone 6 Platform and Hook-and-line Fishery

• The Zone 6 Platform and Hook-and-line fishery regulations remain unchanged.

Tributary Fisheries and Fisheries Downstream of Bonneville Dam

• Consult your tribe’s Fishery Department for current regulations in these areas.
  • Yakama Nation:  yakamafish-nsn.gov/harvest-updates
  • Warm Springs: (541) 553-3557
  • Umatilla: (541) 276-3447
  • Nez Perce: (208) 843-7143 | nezperce.org/government/commissions/ (fishing and hunting regulations in Fish & Wildlife Commission section)

Note: This announcement is an informational document and does not constitute a fishery regulation. Individual tribes determine actual fishing regulations for their members. Copies of regulations are available from tribal fishery departments.

Fisher Information

• Vaccines work and are safe. Get vaccinated to help protect you, your family, and your tribal community. One Community Health is the tribal health partner in the Columbia Gorge. Call them at 541-386-6380 to schedule your free vaccination or call your tribal clinic to get it before heading to the river.
• If you have any fishing enforcement problems or need assistance or information, day or night, contact the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement Office, 4270 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, Oregon. Phone: (541)-386-6363 or toll-free (800)-487-FISH (3474). Show pride in your tribe’s treaty rights by carrying your tribal ID. Please consult your tribal Fisheries Department for additional details on tribal regulations. PLEASE WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS FOR SAFETY and avoid overloading your boats.

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Zone 6 Commercial Gillnet Fishery

• Area: All of Zone 6
• Dates/Times: Extend the ongoing commercial gillnet fishery until 6 PM Friday, September 23 (additional 24hrs) AND new opening of 6 AM Monday, September 26 through 6 PM Thursday, September 29 (3 nights).
• Gear: Set and Drift Gill nets with an 8” minimum.
• Allowable Sales: Salmon (any species), steelhead, shad, yellow perch, bass, walleye, catfish, and carp may be sold or retained for subsistence. Fish landed during the open periods are allowed to be sold after the period concludes. Sturgeon may not be sold, but sturgeon from 38 to 54 inches fork length in the Bonneville Pool and sturgeon from 43 to 54 inches fork length in The Dalles and John Day Pools may be kept for subsistence purposes.
• Closed Areas: Standard sanctuaries applicable to gillnet gear. The Spring Creek Hatchery Sanctuary will be a 150-foot radius around the hatchery ladder.

Zone 6 Platform and Hook-and-line Fishery

• The Zone 6 Platform and Hook-and-line fishery regulations remain unchanged.

Tributary Fisheries and Fisheries Downstream of Bonneville Dam

• Consult your tribe’s Fishery Department for current regulations in these areas.
  • Yakama Nation:  yakamafish-nsn.gov/harvest-updates
  • Warm Springs: (541) 553-3557
  • Umatilla: (541) 276-3447
  • Nez Perce: (208) 843-7143 | nezperce.org/government/commissions/ (fishing and hunting regulations in Fish & Wildlife Commission section)

Note: This announcement is an informational document and does not constitute a fishery regulation. Individual tribes determine actual fishing regulations for their members. Copies of regulations are available from tribal fishery departments.

Fisher Information

• Vaccines work and are safe. Get vaccinated to help protect you, your family, and your tribal community. One Community Health is the tribal health partner in the Columbia Gorge. Call them at 541-386-6380 to schedule your free vaccination or call your tribal clinic to get it before heading to the river.
• If you have any fishing enforcement problems or need assistance or information, day or night, contact the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement Office, 4270 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, Oregon. Phone: (541)-386-6363 or toll-free (800)-487-FISH (3474). Show pride in your tribe’s treaty rights by carrying your tribal ID. Please consult your tribal Fisheries Department for additional details on tribal regulations. PLEASE WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS FOR SAFETY and avoid overloading your boats.

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Zone 6 Commercial Gillnet Fishery

• Area: All of Zone 6
• Dates/Times: 6 AM Monday, September 19 to 6 PM Saturday, September 22 (3 nights).
• Gear: Set and Drift Gill nets with an 8” minimum.
• Allowable Sales: Salmon (any species), steelhead, shad, yellow perch, bass, walleye, catfish, and carp may be sold or retained for subsistence. Fish landed during the open periods are allowed to be sold after the period concludes. Sturgeon may not be sold, but sturgeon from 38 to 54 inches fork length in the Bonneville Pool and sturgeon from 43 to 54 inches fork length in The Dalles and John Day Pools may be kept for subsistence purposes.
• Closed Areas: Standard sanctuaries applicable to gillnet gear. The Spring Creek Hatchery Sanctuary will be a 150-foot radius around the hatchery ladder.

Zone 6 Platform and Hook-and-line Fishery

• The Zone 6 Platform and Hook-and-line fishery regulations remain unchanged.

Tributary Fisheries and Fisheries Downstream of Bonneville Dam

• Consult your tribe’s Fishery Department for current regulations in these areas.
  • Yakama Nation:  yakamafish-nsn.gov/harvest-updates
  • Warm Springs: (541) 553-3557
  • Umatilla: (541) 276-3447
  • Nez Perce: (208) 843-7143 | nezperce.org/government/commissions/ (fishing and hunting regulations in Fish & Wildlife Commission section)

Note: This announcement is an informational document and does not constitute a fishery regulation. Individual tribes determine actual fishing regulations for their members. Copies of regulations are available from tribal fishery departments.

Fisher Information

• Vaccines work and are safe. Get vaccinated to help protect you, your family, and your tribal community. One Community Health is the tribal health partner in the Columbia Gorge. Call them at 541-386-6380 to schedule your free vaccination or call your tribal clinic to get it before heading to the river.
• If you have any fishing enforcement problems or need assistance or information, day or night, contact the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement Office, 4270 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, Oregon. Phone: (541)-386-6363 or toll-free (800)-487-FISH (3474). Show pride in your tribe’s treaty rights by carrying your tribal ID. Please consult your tribal Fisheries Department for additional details on tribal regulations. PLEASE WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS FOR SAFETY and avoid overloading your boats.

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Zone 6 Commercial Gillnet Fishery

• Area: All of Zone 6
• Dates/Times: 6 AM Monday, September 19 to 6 PM Saturday, September 22 (3 nights).
• Gear: Set and Drift Gill nets with an 8” minimum.
• Allowable Sales: Salmon (any species), steelhead, shad, yellow perch, bass, walleye, catfish, and carp may be sold or retained for subsistence. Fish landed during the open periods are allowed to be sold after the period concludes. Sturgeon may not be sold, but sturgeon from 38 to 54 inches fork length in the Bonneville Pool and sturgeon from 43 to 54 inches fork length in The Dalles and John Day Pools may be kept for subsistence purposes.
• Closed Areas: Standard sanctuaries applicable to gillnet gear. The Spring Creek Hatchery Sanctuary will be a 150-foot radius around the hatchery ladder.

Zone 6 Platform and Hook-and-line Fishery

• The Zone 6 Platform and Hook-and-line fishery regulations remain unchanged.

Tributary Fisheries and Fisheries Downstream of Bonneville Dam

• Consult your tribe’s Fishery Department for current regulations in these areas.
  • Yakama Nation:  yakamafish-nsn.gov/harvest-updates
  • Warm Springs: (541) 553-3557
  • Umatilla: (541) 276-3447
  • Nez Perce: (208) 843-7143 | nezperce.org/government/commissions/ (fishing and hunting regulations in Fish & Wildlife Commission section)

Note: This announcement is an informational document and does not constitute a fishery regulation. Individual tribes determine actual fishing regulations for their members. Copies of regulations are available from tribal fishery departments.

Fisher Information

• Vaccines work and are safe. Get vaccinated to help protect you, your family, and your tribal community. One Community Health is the tribal health partner in the Columbia Gorge. Call them at 541-386-6380 to schedule your free vaccination or call your tribal clinic to get it before heading to the river.
• If you have any fishing enforcement problems or need assistance or information, day or night, contact the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Enforcement Office, 4270 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, Oregon. Phone: (541)-386-6363 or toll-free (800)-487-FISH (3474). Show pride in your tribe’s treaty rights by carrying your tribal ID. Please consult your tribal Fisheries Department for additional details on tribal regulations. PLEASE WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS FOR SAFETY and avoid overloading your boats.

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