OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – State officials have approved four days of razor clam digging on the several ocean beaches. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife gave its approval for the dig after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. The digs begin Thursday on morning tides. This content is available for …
Anglers may use barbed hooks at Wind River, Drano Lake to fish for hatchery chinook and steelhead Action: The barbless hook restriction is rescinded through June. 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! …
The summer-season recreational fishery in Bonneville Reservoir opens to keeper white sturgeon fishing for fish measuring 38-54 inches fork length, retention for three 3-day periods in June and July. Effective dates are June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5, in the Columbia River and adjacent tributaries from Bonneville Dam upstream to the sturgeon spawning sanctuary …
ROHNERT PARK, CALIF. – State and tribal co-managers today agreed on a package of salmon fisheries that meets conservation goals for wild salmon populations and provides fishing opportunities on healthy stocks. This content is available for subscribers only. To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers. Subscribe …
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — Federal regulators have approved an early closure of commercial sardine fishing off Oregon, Washington and California to prevent overfishing. They’re hoping to save the West Coast sardine fishery from the kind of collapse that led to the demise of Cannery Row, made famous by John Steinbeck’s novel of the same …
OLYMPIA – Two sections of the Snake River, below Ice Harbor Dam near Pasco and below Lower Granite Dam, will open to fishing for spring chinook salmon Sunday, April 19. Two other sections of the river – below Little Goose Dam and Clarkston – will open Thursday, April 23. Each section of the river is …
Attention Serious anglers it’s time to get tactical, as in tactical vest. When it comes to combat fishing there’s no better way to store your gear than a good old fashion military issue tactical vest. Modern ammo/tactical vests are very versatile allowing users to change pocket sizes and adjust them for comfort and ease of use as …
Pocatello Wellness Pond – A New Fishing Hole/Recreational Area Opening 2015. Pocatello will receive a new urban fishing water this coming fall with the opening of the Portneuf Wellness Complex. The 7-acre pond will be stocked with fish and ready for anglers when the park opens to the public. This content is available for subscribers …
Effective date: April 1, 2015, until further notice. Species affected: Steelhead. 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! Subscribe to Northwest …
The Northwest Fisheries Science Center a division of NOAA Fisheries reports that the expected Salmon returns for the Northwest region may be lower than normal. Researchers indicate that 2014 offered a low abundance of winter fish larvae that develop into salmon prey in the spring. Spring salmon fishing guides and sports anglers may disagree, but moderate …
