Spring Chinook season opens in Hells Canyon on May 17th for the 2022 season

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Spring time derelict crab pot recovery efforts aim to prevent marine life entanglement

  NEWPORT, Ore – Contracted vessels will soon begin retrieving derelict commercial crab pots to reduce potential for entanglement with marine life. The spring in-season derelict crab pot recovery is a pilot project set up by the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission (ODCC) in partnership with ODFW. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get …

Oregon Fish and Wildlife Troopers seize giant sturgeon from poachers

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Early low water flows in Oregon leave native fish vulnerable to human activity

  GOLD BEACH, Ore – Abnormally low water this time of year in south coast streams is leaving native fish and redds (fish nests) vulnerable to disturbance. Wild winter steelhead are just starting to spawn while fall chinook fry are leaving their redds and emerging from stream gravel. This content is available for subscribers only.  …

ODFW Accepting application till March 15th for position on Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Advisory Committee

  SALEM, Ore. — ODFW is seeking applicants for three positions on the Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Advisory Committee to represent the North Coast, Umpqua, and Roque regions. Interested individuals should apply by March 15, 2022. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter …

Sturgeon retention closes after Jan. 29th in Bonneville Pool, continues three days a week in The Dalles Pool

  CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Saturday, Jan. 29 will be the last day of white sturgeon retention fishing in Bonneville Pool (Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam and adjacent tributaries). This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     Subscribe to NWFN …

Hatchery winter steelhead fishing in the Umpqua Basin might net anglers a reward

  ROSEBURG, Ore – ODFW asks anglers who harvest a hatchery winter steelhead to put the snout in specially marked collection barrels in the Umpqua Basin. If the fish is coded wire tagged, anglers may win a gift card to Sportsman’s Warehouse. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the …

Sturgeon retention fishery in The Dalles Pool set to three days a week when season begins Jan. 1st

  CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Anglers will be able to retain sturgeon in The Dalles Pool (Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam) only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays starting Jan. 1 when the new season kicks off at the start of the year. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full …

Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board is seeking new members

  ALSEA, Ore. – ODFW is seeking two new board members to represent Wild Fish Advocacy and Fish Habitat Restoration on the Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board. The successful candidates will serve a four-year term. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.  …

Oregon’s commercial crab fishery opens December 1st

  For the first time since the 2014-15 season, the ocean commercial Dungeness crab fishery opens as scheduled Dec. 1 along the Oregon coast. 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!           …