Columbia River John Day Pool to close for sturgeon retention

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States set dates for sturgeon retention on the Lower Columbia River

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Fisheries manager meet March 26th-28th to discuss salmon fisheries in sections of Columbia and Snake rivers

  OLYMPIA – Anglers have three opportunities in March to meet with state fishery managers to talk about salmon fisheries in the mid- and upper Columbia River and lower Snake River before this year’s seasons are set. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter …

Charter boat captains convicted for unlawful recreational fishing and waste of fish and wildlife

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife LONG BEACH – The courtroom testimony of more than 25 witnesses and work by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police Officers and local prosecutors resulted in two charter boat convictions last Thursday, Feb. 28. After an eight-day trial in a Pacific County District Courtroom, David Gudgell 58, …

Commission approves modifications to its Columbia River salmon fishery policy

  SPOKANE – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has agreed to allow the use of gillnets during the fall salmon fishery on the lower Columbia River while state fishery managers work with their Oregon counterparts to develop a joint long-term policy for shared waters. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the …

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!     …

WDFW approves three-day razor clam dig beginning Feb. 1st

  OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches for a three-day opening beginning Friday, Feb. 1. 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!                   …

Commission supports WDFW’s attention to orcas’ needs in crafting fishing seasons

  OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has signaled its support for state fishery managers’ plans to consider the dietary needs of endangered orcas when they set this year’s salmon-fishing seasons. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     …