More spring Chinook may return as adult salmon in a few years thanks to a new agreement negotiated by federal agencies, states, and tribes to test an innovative dam operation plan. Some estimates indicate that the new operation may produce an Read More
Washington mulls making barbless hook rules voluntary in the Columbia River Basin Anglers in Washington could soon have the choice to fish with barbed hooks while pursuing salmon, steelhead and other species in much of the Columbia River Basin. The Washington Read More
Efforts to eradicate predators of endangered species have a fraught recent track record in Oregon. Imperiled Oregon steelhead runs appear to be making a comeback thanks to an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife program that kills sea lions that eat them. Read More
ODFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Effective Monday, March 4 until Aug. 31, 2019, the following fishing regulation changes are in effect on the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers · Anglers with the two-rod validation may use two rods while fishing for all species Read More
The 2019 spring chinook fishing zone in the lower Columbia River will be reduced by more than half, starting March 1. Oregon and Washington officials met in Portland Wednesday and decided to limit recreational fishing to an area from Warrior Rock, Read More
COLUMBIA RIVER FALL CHINOOK 2018 Forecast/Actual Returns and 2019 Preseason Forecasts The forecasts shown here are estimates made in February in preparation for the North of Falcon season-setting process. Once the North of Falcon process is complete, these February forecasts will change slightly. Read More
Finally! After a winter of difficult news about upcoming spring salmon predictions, biologists have published Valentine’s Day treat for a change. The Oregon Production Index – basically the annual prediction of coho salmon returns to both the coast and the Columbia River Read More
WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Action: Anglers must release all sturgeon. Effective date: January 7, 2019 until further notice. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam. Reason for action: Current harvest rates indicate this measure is necessary in order Read More