Action:   Open the Okanogan River from the mouth to the Hwy 97 Bridge immediately upstream of mouth to salmon fishing beginning July 1.

Effective dates: July 1, 2006, through Oct. 15, 2006.

Species affected: Chinook salmon.

Location:   The Okanogan River from the mouth to the Hwy 97 Bridge immediately upstream of mouth.

Reason for action: In the 2006-2007 regulation pamphlet, the Okanogan River was inadvertently listed as opening July 16 but the intent was to open this section on the same date as the adjacent area of the Columbia River. 

Other information: Daily limit is six salmon, no more than two adults.  All coho and sockeye must be released.  Non-buoyant lure restriction and night closure are in effect.

Information contact: Bob Jateff, District Fish Biologist, Omak (509) 826-7341.