Lower Columbia River Tributary Fisheries Survey

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is asking for public input on management strategies for salmon and steelhead in Lower Columbia River tributary fisheries. This survey seeks to understand anglers' preferences on conservation priorities, fishing opportunities, and various management strategies modeled through a Management Strategy Evaluation process. Survey responses will inform potential updates to the Lower Columbia River Tributary Fishery Management and Evaluation Plan.

For more information about the Management Stragegy Evaluation process, refer to blog post.

Watch the public meeting

WDFW held a virtual public meeting April 1 to discuss harvest management options under consideration and answer questions about the evaluation process. Survey participants who did not attend the public meeting are encouraged to watch the recording below before completing the survey. Review the the meeting presentation on WDFW's website.

About this survey

All responses are anonymous and no personally identifiable information will be shared. The survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete. The survey is voluntary, and you may exit at any time.

All members of the public are invited to share their perspectives and participate in WDFW public feedback opportunities regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, language proficiency, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, or basis of disability.

Any information you submit to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is subject to public disclosure under Washington's Public Records law, RCW 42.56. For more information, please see WDFW's Privacy page. Individuals who need to receive this information in an alternative format, language, or who need reasonable accommodations to participate in WDFW-sponsored public meetings or other activities may contact the Civil Rights Coordinator by phone at 360-902-2349, TTY (711), or email (Title6@dfw.wa.gov).

Fishing opportunities and preferences: On a scale from 1 to 5, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.

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Conservation and fish populations: On a scale from 1 to 5, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.

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Fishing regulations and trade-offs: On a scale from 1 to 5, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.

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Management and decision-making: On a scale from 1 to 5, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.

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Harvest control rule options: WDFW would like your help weighing to pros and cons of different fishery management options for Lower Columbia River tributary fisheries. The following tables contain examples of options for each species.

* 23. Steelhead example: Potential catch and release fishery. Please select which option you would choose based on the information provided in the table above.

A table comparing different fishery management options and their impacts on fish populations. The table includes six options (A-F) each specifying how many fish may be caught in a catch-and-release fishery. It also presents three metrics: the average number of years out of 100 the fishery will be closed the average number of years out of 100 the population will be at very high risk of extinction and the average number of years out of 100 there will be enough fish to meet the Endangered Species Act recovery goal. Option A allows no catch and results in the fishery always being closed with a high extinction risk. As more fish are caught (Options B-F) closures decrease slightly extinction risk varies and the likelihood of meeting recovery goals changes.

Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

Option E

Option F

Closed to responses

* 24. Chinook example: Potential catch and release fishery. Please select which option you would choose based on the information provided in the table above.

Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

Option E

Option F

Closed to responses

* 25. Chum example: Potential catch and release fishery. Please select which option you would choose based on the information provided in the table above.

Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

Option E

Option F

Closed to responses

* 26. Coho example: Potential harvest fishery. Please select which option you would choose based on the information provided in the table above.

Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

Option E

Option F

Closed to responses

Fishery participation and demographics

* 27. Did you watch or participate in the public meeting about this survey?

Yes

Closed to responses

* 28. In a typical year, approximately how many days do you spend recreationally fishing for salmon or steelhead in freshwater rivers or streams?

0 days

1-10 days

11-50 days

51+ days

Closed to responses

* 29. In a typical year, approximately how many days do you spend recreationally fishing for salmon or steelhead in Lower Columbia River tributaries?

0 days

1-10 days

11-50 days

51+ days

Closed to responses

* 30. If you typically fish for salmon or steelhead at least 1 day per year, which species and runs do you target? Select all that apply.

Summer steelhead

Winter steelhead

Fall Chinook

Spring Chinook

Coho

Chum

Sockeye

Not applicable

Closed to responses

* 31. What county do you live in?

Adams County, WA

Asotin County, WA

Benton County, WA

Chelan County, WA

Clallam County, WA

Clark County, WA

Columbia County, WA

Cowlitz County, WA

Douglas County, WA

Ferry County, WA

Franklin County, WA

Garfield County, WA

Grant County, WA

Grays Harbor County, WA

Island County, WA

Jefferson County, WA

King County, WA

Kitsap County, WA

Kittitas County, WA

Klickitat County, WA

Lewis County, WA

Lincoln County, WA

Mason County, WA

Okanogan County, WA

Pacific County, WA

Pend Oreille County, WA

Pierce County, WA

San Juan County, WA

Skagit County, WA

Skamania County, WA

Snohomish County, WA

Spokane County, WA

Stevens County, WA

Thurston County, WA

Wahkiakum County, WA

Walla Walla County, WA

Whatcom County, WA

Whitman County, WA

Yakima County, WA

Oregon

Idaho

Other — United States

Other — Canada

Other — International (not Canada)

Prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

* 32. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Other

Prefer not to say

Closed to responses

* 33. What is your age?

Under 18

19-35

36-55

Over 55

Prefer not to say

Closed to responses

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Lower Columbia River Tributary Fisheries Survey

Lower Columbia River Tributary Fisheries Survey

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Fishing opportunities and preferences: On a scale from 1 to 5, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.

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Conservation and fish populations: On a scale from 1 to 5, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.

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Fishing regulations and trade-offs: On a scale from 1 to 5, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.

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Management and decision-making: On a scale from 1 to 5, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.

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Harvest control rule options: WDFW would like your help weighing to pros and cons of different fishery management options for Lower Columbia River tributary fisheries. The following tables contain examples of options for each species.

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* 23. Steelhead example: Potential catch and release fishery. Please select which option you would choose based on the information provided in the table above.

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* 24. Chinook example: Potential catch and release fishery. Please select which option you would choose based on the information provided in the table above.

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* 25. Chum example: Potential catch and release fishery. Please select which option you would choose based on the information provided in the table above.

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* 26. Coho example: Potential harvest fishery. Please select which option you would choose based on the information provided in the table above.

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Fishery participation and demographics

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* 27. Did you watch or participate in the public meeting about this survey?

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* 28. In a typical year, approximately how many days do you spend recreationally fishing for salmon or steelhead in freshwater rivers or streams?

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* 29. In a typical year, approximately how many days do you spend recreationally fishing for salmon or steelhead in Lower Columbia River tributaries?

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* 30. If you typically fish for salmon or steelhead at least 1 day per year, which species and runs do you target? Select all that apply.

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* 31. What county do you live in?

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* 32. What is your gender?

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* 33. What is your age?