TweetAcess may be tricky – know before you go Fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing in Oregon remain open. However, Oregon State Parks as well as several cities and counties have closed parks, boat ramps and other facilities that could hinder … Continue reading →
Tweet Fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing remain open Access may be tricky – know before you go Fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing in Oregon remain open. However, Oregon State Parks as well as several cities and counties have closed … Continue reading →
Tweetsalmon season-setting process gets underway for 2020 OLYMPIA – Fishery managers say the coming year may be another tough one for anglers in Washington, with low salmon returns expected again in 2020. The 2020 forecasts for Chinook, coho, sockeye, and … Continue reading →
TweetFishery managers from Washington and Oregon on Wednesday approved a sport fishery for spring Chinook salmon on the Columbia River that reflects continued low numbers of fish available for harvest this year. According to preseason projections, about 81,700 upriver spring … Continue reading →
TweetOLYMPIA – The directors of the Washington and Oregon departments of Fish and Wildlife reached an agreement this week on allocations and gear types for Columbia River salmon fisheries in 2020. The Washington and Oregon Fish and Wildlife commissions earlier … Continue reading →
TweetGo steelhead fishing this weekend The winter steelhead season is well underway. Recent rains have dispersed fish throughout the basins on the coast and in the Willamette Valley. The key to winter fishing is to keep an eye on water … Continue reading →
TweetThe Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving are Free Fishing Days in Oregon – days you don’t need a license or tag to fish, crab or clam anywhere in the state open to fishing/crabbing/clamming. (Remember, all other rules and regulations apply.) … Continue reading →
Tweet A native Alaska rainbow trout. Photo by Shane Hertzog. Deep in the West, under a secret rock in a cool stream, lies a prize worth finding. Anglers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Western Native … Continue reading →
Tweet Action: Revises the list of waters where barbless hooks are now voluntary for salmon and steelhead directed fisheries in the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 to Chief Joseph Dam, and Columbia River tributaries from Buoy 10 to McNary Dam. … Continue reading →
Tweet Is trout fishing slowing down at your favorite pond? As water temperatures heat up in valley and other low elevation ponds, trout fishing can taper off. Here are a few ideas to keep you on the water: Head to … Continue reading →
Tweet OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), along with a consortium of state and tribal partners, today submitted an expanded application to lethally remove California and Steller sea lions preying on threatened and endangered salmon and steelhead runs … Continue reading →
Tweet June 12, 2019/in Advocacy, Featured, News Exempted Fishing Permits were issued by the Pacific Fishery Management Council on April 29, 2019 to two vessels to fish off the U.S. west coast in federal waters (Exclusive Economic Zone) with pelagic longline gear. The listed purpose … Continue reading →
Tweet During this “shoulder season” between salmon and steelhead runs, anglers should turn their attention to trout, shad and warmwater species. For example, Trout continues to be a good bet for the NW Zone – either resident cutts in coastal … Continue reading →
Tweet NOAA partners managing innovative pilot in Oregon are constructing dam starter structures for beavers to finish building, creating slow water areas for juvenile Coho to thrive. Analogs provide a solid foundation from which beavers can start building their dams. … Continue reading →
Tweet Action: Updates Columbia River salmon seasons listed in the 2018-19 Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. Anglers must release all salmon. Effective date: June 16. Species affected: Salmon and steelhead. Locations: Megler-Astoria Bridge upstream to Priest Rapids Dam. Reason for action: Summer chinook and sockeye runs … Continue reading →
TweetMore rivers and streams open to trout on May 22 Many rivers and streams, especially in the NW, SW and SE zones, opened to trout fishing on Wednesday, May 22. These rivers are closed to trout fishing from fall to … Continue reading →
TweetIt;s summer, get outdoors. https://myodfw.com/articles/2019-free-fishing-days-and-events … Continue reading →
Tweet CDFW released about 1 million fall run Chinook Salmon smolts into the Feather River at the Boyd’s Pump Launch facility. This experimental in-river release will provide fisheries biologists an important opportunity to study how fish respond under specific environmental … Continue reading →
Tweet Catch the height of spring migration and nesting in the Grande Ronde Valley With an exceptionally diverse bird population, Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area is hosting the 14th annual Ladd Marsh Bird Festival May 17-19, 2019. The festival offers an uncrowded, … Continue reading →
Tweet ODFW will be hosting a free Family Bow Fishing Event on Saturday, May 19 at Fern Ridge Lake. This unique style of fishing offers anglers a new take on fishing and archers a new way to put their skills … Continue reading →
