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 …

The Top Ten Places to Fish for Spring Chinook in the Pacific Northwest

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 …

Top 10 Best Rivers to Fish for Steelhead in the Pacific Northwest in 2025

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 …

Delays continue for ocean commercial Dungeness crab season

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 …

New winter steelhead tag must be purchased for winter steelhead fishing in Rogue and shouthern coast areas starting 2023

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, …

Oregon commercial Dungeness crab season delayed

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. …

Recreational crabbing closes in bays and estuaries on Oregon’s southern coast due to marine toxins

  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 …