Any word on Willamette Sturgeon retention closure?

I just checked the ODFW page and found nothing stating it was closed.  Apparently, they only counted 135 boats last weekend with 50 fish kept. I would assume that this means it is still open.  I may go out Friday if the boss lets me take the day off. If anyone wants to meet up let me know.  I will probably fish the area around George Rodgers Park again. Its easy access from both the Milwaukie side and the west side.

-Craig

Yep, its open

John North said the other day that counts after opening weekend have been very low.  I don't remember the exact estimate but it was much lower than I expected..  At current rates they're thinking we'll be open til the 12th...

At current rates they're thinking we'll be open til the 12th...

I sure hope you're right Issac.  That would give me my only shot at a keeper.

-Spot-

Is it going to be open this thursday? whos going if it is? and where the heck should i park with my truck amd trailer on wednesday night so i can go hang a keeper finally?

Let me know, i wanna go...  Spot?

Is it going to be open this thursday? whos going if it is? and where the heck should i park with my truck amd trailer on wednesday night so i can go hang a keeper finally?

Let me know, i wanna go...  Spot?

I could make it Friday but Thursday's out for me.  Let me know.

I could make it Friday but Thursday's out for me.  Let me know.
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Can't do friday, will be on whidbey island by friday morning.

Yep, this will likely be the last weekend. About 500 fish left on quota.

Darn, I had to go to the Spokane area for work this week and just got back.  Can't go tomorrow either.  Looks like I will  have to hit the Columbia for some AOTY points.  Good luck to you all.

Here's the news:

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/fish_counts/willamette/2011/03_15_11notice.pdf

In state action Oregon approved the following Willamette River fishery rule change:
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Effective 12:01 AM Thursday March 17, 2011, retention of white sturgeon in the lower Willamette River downstream from Willamette Falls, including Multnomah Channel and the Gilbert River is prohibited.
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Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during retention closures.
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Note: Additional information is also available through the Internet at:
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/fish_counts/willamette%20falls.asp
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2011/index.asp

CNR should be off the hook this weekend.

Those high muddy waters seem to build an appetite in strugeon.