SW WA, Lower Columbia Fishing Report (4-8-25)
Early April 2025 spring Chinook and steelhead catch stats for the Lower Columbia and select Southwest Washington tributaries.
‘Thanks’; ‘Pleasantly Surprised’ – More Reaction To WDFW Commission Appointments
The reviews continue to roll in on yesterday’s pleasing appointments to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission – reaction from NWIFC, RMEF, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, former Commissioner Kim Thorburn, Chair Barbara Baker, Puget Sound Anglers state board, and Commissioner Molly Linville.
Skagit, Sauk Wild Steelhead Fishery To Close After This Thursday
An inseason runsize downgrade of nearly 1,900 wild steelhead is leading state managers to close all fishing on the Sauk and Skagit Rivers effective the end of the day, April 10. Tribal managers are also closing their fisheries.