Photo courtesy of Llywrch – Wikimedia PENDLETON, Ore. ‐ The Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted a limited fall Chinook fishing and retention season on the mainstem Umpqua, Smith, and North Fork Smith rivers after receiving many public comments and hearing testimony from a Douglas County Commissioner, business owners and local anglers concerned about a proposed …
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Photo by Jason Coleman: Pexels CHARLESTON, Ore – A permanent rule is in effect June 1 allowing smallmouth bass anglers to use bait, spears, and spear guns to take smallmouth bass in the Coquille River system. There are no harvest size or limits. The rule applies to the mainstem Coquille River and the East, …
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CLACKAMAS, Ore.—With the upriver spring Chinook return on track to come in higher than originally forecast, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added more recreational spring Chinook fishing days on the mainstem Columbia during a joint state hearing today. Fishery biologists with the U.S. v. Oregon Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) have updated the expected upriver-origin adult …
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Columbia River Springer Photo courtesy of Schmitdys Guide Service CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Following an in-season assessment of the upriver spring Chinook return, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added more recreational spring Chinook fishing days on the mainstem Columbia during a joint state hearing today. Fishery biologists with the U.S. v. Oregon Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) expect the …
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Photo of Coho by USFW April 16, 2025 NEWPORT, Ore – The Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) finalized the 2025 ocean salmon seasons including ocean waters off Oregon yesterday. Recommended salmon seasons are not official until final approval by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce (expected by May 16), and after adoption by the …
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Columbia River Spring Salmon, Schmidtys Guide Service. Here are the latestOregon Fishing News as of April 10, 2025: Columbia River Spring Chinook Season Extended Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington have added six additional days to the recreational spring Chinook salmon fishing season in the mainstem Columbia River downstream of Bonneville Dam. The fishery, …
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Sediment from the Iron Gate Dam, Klamath River, source: USGS.GOV – Public Domain Here is the latest fishing news for the state of Oregon: Regulatory Updates: Razor Clam Harvesting Closure: Razor clam harvesting is currently closed from Cascade Head to the California border due to health concerns. Wild Spring Chinook Restrictions: The harvest of …
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Rainbow Smelt – Mara Koenig/USFWS Salem, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has announced the opening of recreational harvest for eulachon smelt on the Sandy River, scheduled for Thursday, March 27, from noon to 7 p.m. The fishery will take place from the mouth of the Sandy River upstream to …
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Current Oregon Fishing News As of March 12, 2025, Oregon’s fishing landscape is vibrant and dynamic, offering anglers a variety of opportunities across the state. Here’s an overview of the latest developments: Current Fishing Conditions: • Steelhead Fishing: Recent rainfall has elevated water levels in coastal rivers, enhancing conditions for steelhead fishing. …
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Fish Hatchery beside the McKenzie River, OR – Rick Obst Flickr Attrib-2.0 March 14, 2025 CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board will meet in Corvallis on Tuesday, March 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. at the Oregon State University, Nash Hall Room 032, 2820 SW Campus Way. In addition to …
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