Fishery managers closed sturgeon retention in The Dalles Pool in the Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam and all adjacent tributaries effective Monday night to stay within catch guidelines.  While The Dalles Pool sturgeon fishery is closing before the end of the month, this is the first time since 2017 that this fishery has lasted into March.  Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Ocean Salmon and Columbia River Program Manager Tucker Jones said the “days per week” management approach used for the first time this year allowed angling opportunities to be spread out over time and provided a more orderly season structure.  He says it’s something they will likely consider in other reservoirs in the future.  Sturgeon retention is now closed throughout the Columbia River.  Catch-and-release sturgeon angling remains open all year, except angling for sturgeon is prohibited May 1 through August 31 within the designated sanctuary areas in each of the dam tailraces.