Dam “Spill” Expected to Boost Columbia River Salmon and Benefit Orcas

  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 additional 10,000–60,000 adult spring Chinook per year. This content is available for subscribers …

Another brief opening planned for Columbia River spring chinook fishery below Bonneville Dam

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ODFW Commission adopts Pacific halibut and ocean salmon regulations

  SALEM, Ore.—The Commission adopted Pacific halibut and ocean salmon regulations at a meeting today in St Helens. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     Subscribe to NWFN Today!                       …

ODFW Fish Screening Task Force meets in Salem April 19th

  SALEM, Ore. – Oregon’s Fish Screening Task Force will meet Friday, April 19, at ODFW Headquarters in Salem, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE. The meeting will be held from 9am to 5pm, and is open to the public. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really …

States set dates for sturgeon retention on the Lower Columbia River

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As many as 200 sturgeon stranded in Sturgeon Lake on Sauvie Island

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Columbia River Spring Chinook season constrained due to low projections

  VANCOUVER, Wash. – Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon today approved a sports fishery, for spring chinook salmon on the Columbia River that reflects a significant reduction in the number of fish available for harvest this year. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really …

Ericksen save-the-whales bill puts emphasis on new salmon hatcheries

  OLYMPIA – A proposal from state Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, would leverage private investment in salmon hatcheries to help restore declining orca populations on Puget Sound. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     Subscribe to NWFN Today!     …

California Sea lion euthanization underway at Willamette Falls

  Due to the significant overpopulation of the California Sea Lion over the last decade, there has been a steady decline in the numbers of salmon making there way back to spawn in the Columbia River System. Recently legislation was passed allowing for the killing of sea lions in an attempt to help prevent the continued …

States set 2018 summer and fall salmon seasons

  CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Oregon and Washington fishery managers have announced the 2018 summer and fall fisheries for the Columbia River. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     Subscribe to NWFN Today!                 …