OAR 635-500-6720: Summer Chinook

(1) Transition Period (2013–April 4, 2017). (a) In 2013-14, assign 60%, then 70% of the harvestable surplus available for use downstream from Priest Rapids Dam to mainstem recreational fisheries. (b) In 2013-14, assign 40%, then 30% to off-channel and mainstem commercial fisheries. (2) Long Term (April 5, 2017 and Beyond). (a) Assign 80% of the harvestable surplus available for use downstream from Priest Rapids Dam to mainstem recreational fisheries. (b) Assign 20% of the harvestable surplus available for use downstream from Priest Rapids Dam to off-channel and mainstem commercial fisheries using gears other than gill nets. Unused commercial harvest will not be transferred to recreational fisheries.