WAC 220-32-057   Season -- Sturgeon.  (1) It is unlawful to take, fish for or possess sturgeon taken for commercial purposes in Columbia River Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 1F, 1G, and 1H except individuals possessing treaty fishing rights pursuant to the Yakima, Warm Springs, Umatilla, and Nez Perce treaties may fish for sturgeon with setline gear from January 1 through January 31, and during seasons opened under emergency rule by the department and as provided in this section.

     (2) During the open season:

     (a) It is unlawful to retain for commercial purposes sturgeon less than 48 inches or greater than 60 inches in length;

     (b) To sell, barter, or attempt to sell or barter sturgeon eggs that have been removed from the body cavity of a sturgeon prior to the sale of the sturgeon to a wholesale dealer licensed under chapter 75.28 RCW, or to sell or barter sturgeon eggs at retail; or

     (c) To deliver to a wholesale dealer licensed under chapter 75.28 RCW any sturgeon that are not in the round with the head and tail intact.

     (3) Gear:

     (a) Maximum 100 hooks per setline;

     (b) Minimum hook size 9/0;

     (c) Treble hooks prohibited;

     (d) Visible buoys required with operator name and tribal identification clearly marked on the buoy.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 00-17-117 (Order 00-146), § 220-32-057, filed 8/17/00, effective 9/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 82-19-083 (Order 82-142), § 220-32-057, filed 9/21/82; Order 77-14, § 220-32-057, filed 4/15/77; Order 1043, § 220-32-057, filed 2/22/73; Order 915, § 220-32-057, filed 3/4/71.]