The Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Program pays anglers for catching and turning in Northern Pikeminnow that are 9 inches or longer, with the goal of reducing their predation on juvenile salmon and steelhead in the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Program Goal:
The program, funded by the Bonneville Power Administration, aims to reduce the population of Northern Pikeminnow, which prey on young salmon and steelhead.
How it Works:
Anglers who register for the program can earn money for each Northern Pikeminnow they catch that is 9 inches or longer.
Prizes:
The more fish you catch, the more you get paid.
Payment Structure:
For the first 25 fish, anglers get $6 each.
After 25 fish, the payout increases to $8 per fish.
Once an angler has caught 200 pike minnow, every fish after that brings in $10. Tagged Fish:
Washington and Oregon also tag hundreds of pikeminnows, and a tagged fish's value ranges from $200 to $500.
Where to Fish:
The program focuses on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, specifically the area from the mouth of the Columbia up to Priest Rapids Dam and on the Snake from its mouth to Hells Canyon Dam.
Registration:
Anglers must register each day before they fish, either in person or using the Pikeminnow Registration Mobile App.
Vouchers:
Vouchers are issued to registered anglers for qualifying Northern Pikeminnow 9 inches or larger.
Payment:
Anglers must mail special tag vouchers to the address printed on the tag voucher, along with the external tag, to be verified and paid.
Program Information:
For more information, visit
www.pikeminnow.org or call 1-800-858-9015.
