CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Oregon and Washington fishery managers recently announced seasons and regulations for 2020 summer and fall Columbia River fisheries. Although sockeye and fall Chinook returns show improvement from 2019, below average projections for summer Chinook, coho, and upriver Read More
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife May 13, 2020 Joint State Action The states of Oregon and Washington discussed the following recreational fisheries and took the following actions: Mainstem Columbia River Spring Chinook Recreational Fisheries • Read More
CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Recreational salmon and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River will reopen for four days in May under rules adopted today by the Oregon and Washington departments of fish and wildlife. The river has been closed to recreational salmon Read More
OLYMPIA – Continued low returns of some key Chinook salmon stocks are expected to limit numerous Washington salmon fisheries in the upcoming season, state fishery managers announced today. The state’s 2020-21 salmon fishing seasons, developed by the Washington Department of Fish Read More
The Columbia River teems with Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead all year round. Still, as fall approaches, the Columbia becomes a dream-come-true for avid anglers, as the largest salmon runs begin in late August and continue well into the fall. The fall Read More
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
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
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
The spring season means great conditions in Portland for salmon, and for anglers, too. As the river water gets warmer in March, salmon start their trip from the Pacific Ocean to their native Oregon river homes to lay their eggs. Columbia River Read More
During the winter season, whichever type of fish you want to catch in Oregon’s rivers, you can rely on the good company and expert guidance of Oregon fishing guide Buddy Dupell, owner of Columbia River Fishing Adventures in Portland. An all-inclusive Read More