The first run of salmon in Oregon is the Spring Chinook migration that begins in March. Once they grow large enough to make the trip, they begin their journey from the pacific ocean and start the journey up the Columbia, Clackamas, and Read More
CLACKAMAS, Ore. – The recreational sturgeon season in the John Day Pool of the Columbia River (between John Day Dam to McNary Dam) and adjacent tributaries will close effective 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, under rules announced today by fishery Read More
An experienced, knowledgeable Oregon fishing guide like Buddy Dupell, owner and guide of Columbia River Fishing Adventures, knows which baits are the best in every area and body of water, to increase your chances of catching the fish you’re after. “Many Read More
In any season It a great time to hire an Oregon fishing guide. Oregon’s rivers are a “must” destination for avid anglers around the world. With plentiful runs of salmon, sturgeon, steelhead, walleye, and more, an Oregon fishing trip is bound to Read More
WILLAMETTE RIVER : Open 7 days a week, 2 hatchery Chinook a day, barbed hooks are allowed. COLUMBIA RIVER: Per permanent regulations, open below warrior rock until – February 29 one Chinook Salmon per day. – Above Warrior Read More
When getting ready for you sturgeon fishing trip it’s important to know that sturgeon are caught mostly for sport, the native white sturgeon is the largest freshwater fish in North America. Their population in Oregon rivers has been estimated at up to Read More
CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Two recreational white sturgeon fisheries in the Columbia River upstream of Bonneville Dam will close during the upcoming week under rules adopted today by fishery managers from Oregon and Washington while a third remains open until its harvest Read More
Salmon: The spring Chinook season doesn’t officially get underway on the lower Columbia River until March, but anglers can fish for ocean-fresh early arrivals under current rules throughout the month of February. Hatchery steelhead are also available in several rivers below Bonneville Read More
Zone 6 Recreational White Sturgeon Fisheries •Under permanent regulations, the area from Bonneville Dam upstream to McNary Dam opens January 1 each year for white sturgeon retention. For 2020, each of the three pools are scheduled to remain open until pool-specific Read More
COLUMBIA RIVER ACTION NOTICE Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife January 28, 2020 The following action was taken: 2020 Mainstem Commercial Smelt Fishery Season: Mondays and Thursdays (5 AM to 5 PM) from February 3 through February 27. Area: Zones 1-3 Read More
