2026 Columbia Smelt Return Forecast Issued
It’s waaaaay too early to get that long-handled net down, but the 2026 Columbia River smelt forecast at least holds out the potential for an opener and tentative dipping dates for the Cowlitz have been set.
Reminder: New Fishing Fees Coming For 2026 In The Northwest
Many Washington and Oregon anglers will see new fees to fish starting January 1, 2026. That’s the day a pair of endorsements go into effect for certain waters – the Columbia and its tributaries in the former state, the Pacific Ocean in the latter. They’re not blanket requirements, however.