Columbia Fall Chinook, Steelhead Runsizes Downgraded

BY ANDY WALGAMOTT, NORTHWEST SPORTSMAN MAGAZINE Not great news from today’s Columbia River fall fact sheet. Yesterday, the US v. Oregon Technical Advisory Committee downgraded expectations for adult fall Chinook back to the mouth of the big river. TAC now expects 599,100 fish this season, down from 657,000 in last week’s runsize update, which itself […]
Pikeminnow Season Extended At 6 Columbia, Snake Stations

The pikeminnow bounty season on the Columbia system has been extended by more than a week and a half at select stations, according to program managers.
2027 Oregon Bottomfish, Halibut Subject Of 4 ODFW October Meetings

ODFW will hold meetings in Tillamook, Brookings, North Bend and Newport plus online early next month to discuss potential 2027 recreational bottomfish and halibut seasons with anglers.