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Columbia River Salmon & Steelhead Endorsement
WDFW has quite a few new rules coming out for 2010 and 2011. While I will not cover all of them, I will cover those rules which will affect you and your fishing trip with Ridge to River Outdoors.
"In April 2009, the Washington State Legislature passed into law the requirement beginning April 1, 2010, that any person 15 or older wishing to fish for salmon or steelhead on the Columbia River or its tributaries must have a Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead endorsement in addition to their fishing license. The cost of the endorsement is $8.75 (all fees included) and can be purchased at a license dealer or online. The endorsement is good for the license year. Revenue from the endorsement will be dedicated to supporting salmon and steelhead fisheries in those areas."
So if a river dumps into the Columbia River, such as the Cowlitz & Lewis Rivers, you will need the endorsement.
Currently, the WDFW has the endorsement setup to only be sold at dealers who have the computers in store. This sales requirement will affect those of you who purchase one day license from us at the boat ramp. I have written a long letter to WDFW regarding this matter. We are hoping they will be able to setup some type of stamp or something so fishing guides can also sell this endorsement when you purchase a fishing license at the boat ramp.
We will keep you up to date as this progresses.