ODFW Commission adopts limited Umpqua River fall Chinook season

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 …

Spearfishing and bait use now allowed for smallmouth bass fishing on Coquille River system

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, …

More spring Chinook fishing days on Columbia River mainstem as run expected to come in above forecast

  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 …

Latest Columbia River fishing rule update spells more spring Chinook fishing days for 2025

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 …

2025 Oregon Ocean Salmon Seasons Adopted

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 …

Oregon Fishing News as of April 10, 2025

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, …

Here is the latest Oregon fishing news as of 3-28-25

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 …

ODFW Announces Eulachon Smelt Dipnet Fishery on the Sandy River

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 …

Current Oregon Fishing News as of 3-21-2025

  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. …

OHRC Board to meet in Corvallis on March 18th

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 …