Expect more salmon, fishing along Oregon, Washington coasts

PORTLAND Improved salmon stocks from the Klamath and Sacramento rivers mean a longer fishing season along the southern Washington and northern Oregon coasts.

Oregon Fish and Wildlife Columbia River region fishing reports

COLUMBIA FISHING Weekend Fishing Opportunities: Angling is CLOSED for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River from the Buoy 10 line upstream to the Oregon/Washington Border. Sturgeon retention is allowed three days per week (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) from Marker 82 downstream to Wauna Powerlines through July 31 with a 38-inch minimum and 54-inch maximum fork length restriction in effect ...

Northern Pikeminnow Fishing derby in southeastern Washington this Friday to Sunday

Do your part as an angler by heading to southeastern Washington later this week, and catching the pesky northern pikeminnow, a voracious predator that dines heavily on juvenile salmon and steelhead. The Quincy Valley Tourism Bureau and the Grant County PUD are hosting the Northern Pikeminnow Fishing Derby this Friday to Sunday (May 18-20) at Crescent Bar on the Columbia River. There are no ...

EPA warns major mining would pose a threat to Alaska salmon

Northern Dynasty Minerals, a Canadian company, this week announced it would spend roughly $107 million to prepare its Pebble Mine project for permitting by the end of the year.

Improved Oregon stock means more salmon near Washington

Improved salmon stocks from the Klamath and Sacramento rivers in Oregon mean a longer fishing season near the Washington border.