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Die-off prompts ODFW to close Wilson River to salmon angling

Anglers might net reward steelhead fishing the Umpqua Basin

ODFW Commission votes to establish Conservation and Recreation Committee

Snake River salmon bag limits will now include one unclipped fall Chinook

ODFW Salmon and Trout Advisory Committee to meet in Klamath Falls on Sept. 19th

Reduced wild adult Chinook bag limits in effect in Mid and North Coast river basins

Reduced wild adult Chinook bag limits in effect in Mid and North Coast river basins

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Commission meets Aug. 2 in Salem to set 2020 Sport Fishing Regulations – Aug. 1 joint meeting with Washington on Columbia River fishery policies

Commission meets Aug. 2 in Salem to set 2020 Sport Fishing Regulations – Aug. 1 joint meeting with Washington on Columbia River fishery policies

Top Stories
Jul 26, 2019

Public meetings in Oregon on future recreational halibut and bottomfish seasons in early August

Public meetings in Oregon on future recreational halibut and bottomfish seasons in early August

Reduced Chinook salmon bag limit takes effect for the mouth of Nehalem Bay

Reduced Chinook salmon bag limit takes effect for the mouth of Nehalem Bay

Volunteers needed to help raise hatchery winter steelhead

Volunteers needed to help raise hatchery winter steelhead

Fishing Swim Baits for Bass

Fishing Swim Baits for Bass

Featured Articles
Nov 20, 2019

How to Select Colors for Successful Lure Fishing

How to Select Colors for Successful Lure Fishing

Featured Articles
Aug 18, 2019

How to Surf Fish for Saltwater Catfish

How to Surf Fish for Saltwater Catfish

Featured Articles
Jul 01, 2019

Great family outdoor game – Fishing with kid

Great family outdoor game – Fishing with kid

What Makes Epic Fly Rods So Good?

What Makes Epic Fly Rods So Good?

Featured Articles
May 17, 2019

Can I fish in the rain? These 5 tips say you can

Can I fish in the rain? These 5 tips say you can

Featured Articles
May 07, 2019

Columbia River Fishing Adventures with Columbia River Fishing Guide Buddy Dupell

Columbia River Fishing Adventures with Columbia River Fishing Guide Buddy Dupell

Featured Articles
Apr 23, 2019

Berkley fishing poles a once popular brand goes the way of Zebco

Featured Articles
Mar 12, 2019

Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement no longer required beginning July 1st

Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement no longer required beginning July 1st

Third weekend opening planned for Columbia River spring chinook fishery below Bonneville Dam

Third weekend opening planned for Columbia River spring chinook fishery below Bonneville Dam

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

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

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

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

ODFW Commission adopts Pacific halibut and ocean salmon regulations

ODFW Commission adopts Pacific halibut and ocean salmon regulations

ODFW Fish Screening Task Force meets in Salem April 19th

ODFW Fish Screening Task Force meets in Salem April 19th

WDFW announces razor clam dates ahead of Long Beach Razor Clam Festival; Asks beachgoers to avoid snowy plovers

WDFW announces razor clam dates ahead of Long Beach Razor Clam Festival; Asks beachgoers to avoid snowy plovers

Recent News
Apr 15, 2019

Lake Roosevelt white sturgeon fishery

Lake Roosevelt white sturgeon fishery

Columbia River John Day Pool to close for sturgeon retention

Columbia River John Day Pool to close for sturgeon retention

States set dates for sturgeon retention on the Lower Columbia River

States set dates for sturgeon retention on the Lower Columbia River

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

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

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

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

WDFW seeks public input on proposals for Washington’s ocean salmon fisheries

WDFW seeks public input on proposals for Washington’s ocean salmon fisheries

Recent News
Mar 12, 2019

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

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

Commission approves modifications to its Columbia River salmon fishery policy

Commission approves modifications to its Columbia River salmon fishery policy

WDFW Closes Easton Ponds to all fishing

WDFW Closes Easton Ponds to all fishing

Columbia River Spring Chinook season constrained due to low projections

Columbia River Spring Chinook season constrained due to low projections

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

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