Columbia River Spring Chinook by Dave Mallahan of Dave’s Guide Service Spring chinook salmon, known for their size, strength, and delicious taste, are a highly sought-after species for anglers in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). As these fish migrate upriver from the Pacific Ocean to spawn in their natal streams, they provide some of the …
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Photo by Aarron Schmidt of Schmidty’s Guide Service The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most iconic steelhead fishing rivers in the world. Known for their epic runs, challenging conditions, and the thrill of catching these powerful fish, steelhead fishing is a dream for anglers seeking adventure and excitement. The region’s diverse …
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Photo of crab pots by Anne Hay NEWPORT, Ore – The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season remains closed as round two of pre-season testing shows crabs remain too low in meat yield in some areas. Elevated domoic acid is still detected in some crab viscera (guts). Round three of crab meat yield and biotoxin …
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Photo courtesy of USFWS Pacific Southwest Region CENTRAL POINT, Ore – New steelhead angling regulations begin Jan. 1 in the Rogue and South Coast rivers. In this area, a winter steelhead season (Dec. 1 – Apr. 30) is now established with the 2023 initial season being Jan. 1 – Apr. 30. During this season, …
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Photo by Julie Gentry NEWPORT, Ore – The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season opener is delayed until at least Dec. 16 for the entire Oregon coast. Pre-season testing shows crabs are too low in meat yield in some areas. Elevated domoic acid also was detected in some crab viscera (guts). Targeted to open Dec. …
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NEWPORT, Ore – The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and ODFW closed recreational bay and estuary crabbing from eight miles north of Winchester Bay (43 degrees 47′ at Tahkenitch Creek) to the California border. Recent test results show domoic acid, a marine toxin, is above the human health closure limit. Recreational bay and estuary …
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SALEM, Ore.—#OptOutside the two days after Thanksgiving and make fishing part of your plans with friends and family. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26, 2022. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod …
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CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington modified the permanent rules for 2023 Columbia River sturgeon retention seasons upstream of Bonneville Dam during a hearing today. Fisheries in both The Dalles Pool and Bonneville Pool will shift to a three-day-per-week season in 2023 (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays), similar to the retention season in The …
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GOLD BEACH, Ore – With recent significant rain on the south coast, ODFW is lifting the low flow angling closure on the Sixes River beginning Wednesday, Nov. 9. ODFW closed a portion of the river to angling Oct. 1 to protect wild fall chinook salmon staging between Crystal Creek and Hughes Boat Ramp. Recent …
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Rogue River bridge in Gold Beach, OR Attribution: Yurivict at the English Wikipedia SALEM, Ore.—ODFW’s Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Advisory Committee will meet in Gold Beach on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an option to join the meeting virtually. There will also be a tour on Friday, Oct. 21 departing from …
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