BLM Reopens Day Use Access To Some Washington Waters
The following BLM sites in Washington are open for day access, while overnight camping is still prohibited:
After 1-week Prep Delay, Central Coast All-depth Halibut A Go May 21
The spring all-depth Pacific halibut sportfishing season in Oregon’s Central Coast Subarea (which includes ports from Port Orford to Garibaldi) will open May 21.
Columbia Springer Catches Lower Than Expected
Spring Chinook catches fell short of expectations on Tuesday, but anglers are back on the Lower Columbia between Warrior Rock and Bonneville Dam today hoping for better luck.
WDFW Fish, Hunt License Sales Skyrocket; Nearly $3 Million In 3-plus Days
WDFW reports this morning that it has sold “just shy” of $3 million in fishing and hunting licenses since Monday as both recreational activities fired up across most of Washington on Tuesday after a 41-day shutdown.