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).

Lower Columbia River Tributary Fisheries Survey

Lower Columbia River Tributary Fisheries Survey

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Fishery participation and demographics

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

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

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

* 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.

* 31. What county do you live in?

* 32. What is your gender?

* 33. What is your age?

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?