06/09/2016 – John Snyder – NWFN CLACKAMAS, Ore. – A popular boat fishery on the Columbia River below Bonneville Dam will open for five days starting Friday under rules adopted today by fishery managers from Oregon and Washington. Effective Friday, June 10 through June 15, boat fishing for salmon and steelhead will be allowed …
Photo Courtesy of Danny Stonedahl of River Chrome Guide Service. 06/02/2016 – J. W. Snyder – NW Fishing News Halibut fishing re-opens June 11 in marine areas 3, 4; Marine Area 1 all-depth fishery to close June 4 Actions: Recreational halibut fishing in Marine Area 3 (La Push) and Marine Area 4 (Neah …
06/02/2016 – J. W. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News Anglers can fish for free June 11-12 OLYMPIA – Each year, thousands of Washingtonians go fishing – legally – without a license on “Free Fishing Weekend,” scheduled forJune 11-12. During those two days, no license will be required to fish or gather shellfish in …
06/02/2016 – John Snyder – NWFN OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will conduct a public hearing and take action on the protective status of killer whales and streaked horned larks at a public meeting June 10-11 in Olympia. The commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for …
05/26/2016 – John W. J. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News OLYMPIA – State and tribal leaders today reached an agreement on Puget Sound fisheries that is expected to pave the way toward opening summer salmon seasons and waters recently closed to recreational fishing. The co-managers agreed on this year’s Puget Sound salmon seasons after …
May 24, 2016 – John Snyder – Northwest Fishing News Chinook retentiuon reopens on the Columbia, Sturgeon set to close CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington today reopened a Chinook salmon fishery and closed a recreational sturgeon fishery on the Columbia River. Chinook fishing on the lower Columbia River …
05/25/2016 – John W. J. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News Snake River spring chinook fisheries to close Action: Spring chinook fishing on the Snake River to close. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Locations: A) Below Ice Harbor Dam: Snake River from the southbound Highway 12 Bridge near Pasco upstream about 7 miles to the fishing …
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May 25, 2016 – J. W. Snyder – NW Fishing News Sturgeon retention season closes in John Day Pool Action: Closes retention of sturgeon in John Day Pool. Effective dates: May 29, 2016, until further notice. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from John Day Dam upstream to McNary Dam …
May 24, 2016 – John Snyder – NWFN Spring chinook fishing extension split between May, June on lower Columbia OLYMPIA – Anglers fishing the lower Columbia River can catch and keep spring chinook salmon for four more days in May – including Memorial Day weekend – and up to 13 days in June under …