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Joint Staff report on current status of Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead fisheries

Headline News
Jun 30, 2020

FW enacts temporary changes to harvest of wild fall-run Chinook salmon in many coastal rivers

States close Columbia River spring Chinook season

Oregon reopens Columbia River salmon/steelhead fishing

Non-residents will be allowed to fish and hunt in Oregon again beginning May 5th

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the reopening of sports fishing in Washington beginning May 5th 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the reopening of sports fishing in Washington beginning May 5th 2020

Washington salmon season tentatively set for 2020-2021

Washington salmon season tentatively set for 2020-2021

The Columbia River 2020 Spring chinook season is on it’s way

The Columbia River 2020 Spring chinook season is on it’s way

Additional Chinook mortality leads to North Coast fall salmon angling closure

Additional Chinook mortality leads to North Coast fall salmon angling closure

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

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

Anglers might net reward steelhead fishing the Umpqua Basin

Anglers might net reward steelhead fishing the Umpqua Basin

WDFW and Corp work to restore vital salmon habitat on the Duckabash River

WDFW and Corp work to restore vital salmon habitat on the Duckabash River

WDFW Commission will hear comments on hunting seasons, Columbia River fisheries at Wenatchee meeting March 15th-17th

WDFW Commission will hear comments on hunting seasons, Columbia River fisheries at Wenatchee meeting March 15th-17th

Soft Fishing Beads for Northwest steelhead

Soft Fishing Beads for Northwest steelhead

Featured Articles
Apr 22, 2020

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

ODFW Commission votes to establish Conservation and Recreation Committee

ODFW Commission votes to establish Conservation and Recreation Committee

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recent News
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

WDFW Revises Barbed Hooks Allowed Zones

WDFW Revises Barbed Hooks Allowed Zones

Recreational halibut fishing to open for additional days in coastal areas

Recreational halibut fishing to open for additional days in coastal areas

Barbless hooks to become voluntary on much of Columbia River and tributaries

Barbless hooks to become voluntary on much of Columbia River and tributaries

Additional public meeting planned to discuss sturgeon regulations in Washington

Additional public meeting planned to discuss sturgeon regulations in Washington

California Inland Salmon Seasons Approved at Fish and Game Commission Meeting

California Inland Salmon Seasons Approved at Fish and Game Commission Meeting

WDFW seeks public input on sturgeon fishing regulations

WDFW seeks public input on sturgeon fishing regulations

Public meetings to be held in Oregon to discuss Fall Chinook fisheries

Public meetings to be held in Oregon to discuss Fall Chinook fisheries

Invasive Northern Pike Threaten Columbia River salmon and steelhead stocks.

Invasive Northern Pike Threaten Columbia River salmon and steelhead stocks.

Snake River spring chinook season will have limited openings for 2019

Snake River spring chinook season will have limited openings for 2019

Skykomish River set to open for Hatchery Chinook

Skykomish River set to open for Hatchery Chinook