Columbia Fall Salmon Managers Out With Another Fishery Update
“The intent of staff is to have the fisheries proceed as currently scheduled.” So states the second joint ODFW-WDFW update to the 2023 Columbia fall salmon fishery, out late this afternoon. It’s a far cry from this exact same time last year when tule Chinook catches topping preseason expectations had managers suddenly scrambling to shut down all fishing below Bonneville.
It’s Official! New Record Washington Mahi Mahi Caught
Another rare and unusual push of mahi mahi into Northwest Coast waters has yielded a new Washington state record for the uniquely shaped and colored species.