A lot of rumors have been flying around about the future of the salmon season in our region. The news release is out. I have included some important points here. For more details look for the recent e-mails from the WDFW or check the Emergency Regulations on their website. Priest Rapids Dam to Wells Dam: July 7 through July 8: Closed to salmon fishing. July 9 through Aug. 31: Open Wednesdays-Saturdays. Closed Sundays through Tuesdays. Salmon minimum size 12 inches. Daily limit two sockeye. Release all other salmon. Wells Dam to Highway 173 Bridge at Brewster: July 7 through 15: Closed to salmon fishing. July 16 through Aug. 31: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays. Closed Sundays through Tuesdays. Salmon minimum size 12 inches. Daily limit two sockeye. Release all other salmon. Reason for action: On June 30, 2025, the U.S. v. Oregon Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) downgraded the Columbia River sockeye run size from 350,200 to 183,200. At this reduced run size, the total number of sockeye available for harvest is approximately 12,800 fish (minus harvest through July 6). The number of sockeye available for harvest is subject to change based off future upgrades or downgrades to the run size made by TAC.