SW WA, Lower Columbia Fishing Report (9-28-21)
Sec 1 (Bonneville) – 21 bank anglers kept five Chinook. 19 boats/50 rods kept 17 Chinook, two Chinook jacks and two coho.
Deer, Elk Hunters Asked To Stop At ODFW Prineville, Celilo Park Check Stations For CWD Sampling
Successful hunters who drive by one of ODFW’s check stations in Prineville or Celilo Park during deer and elk hunting seasons are asked to stop to have their animal tested for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
Hanford Reach Fishing Report (9-28-21), Columbia Fall Salmon Runsize Update
Adult fall chinook counts at McNary continue to slowly decline, ~2,000 – 6,000 per day. From August 9 to September 26, 136,401 adult fall chinook have passed McNary; 4% below the 2020 return (141,882). The 2021 return is still on track for a strong return.
Lower Columbia’s Big Creek Opening 2 Weeks Early For Hatchery Salmon
“The large hatchery coho run has been a bright spot for fishing this year, and as we’ve already met our hatchery Chinook broodstock needs, we want to give anglers a two-week head start on fall fishing,” said Robert Bradley.