WA, OR Ocean Salmon Options Out; Big Coho Quota Jump Possible

Ocean salmon fishing alternatives are out from the Pacific Fishery Management Council and they include a big potential jump in coho quotas from 2021, while Chinook options range from slightly fewer than last year to several thousand more.
SW WA, Lower Columbia, Gorge Pools Fishing Report (3-14-22)

Early to mid-March 2022 spring Chinook, steelhead, sturgeon and walleye catch stats for the Lower Columbia, Gorge pools and select Southwest Washington tributaries.
Prosecutor A ‘New Force In The Courts’ Vs. Poachers

In the third prong of a three-part anti-poaching strategy, a prosecutor recently hired by the Oregon Department of Justice will focus on investigating and bringing wildlife law violators to justice.
Second March Keeper Sturgeon Day On Bonneville Pool Cancelled

Columbia sturgeon managers cancelled the March 16 keeper day on the Bonneville Pool after last Wednesday’s higher than expected catch didn’t leave enough fish in the guideline for another opener.