SW WA, Lower Hanford Reach Fishing Report (11-8-22)
Early November 2022 coho and Chinook catch stats for select Southwest Washington rivers and the lower half of the Mid-Columbia’s Hanford Reach.
OSP Looking For Tips In Salmon Wastage, Bear Killing Cases
Apropos of the nasty weather rounding out this week, a pair of ugly fish and wildlife violations are making the news as Oregon State Police troopers look for information on both cases.
Newer Run Of Coho Returning To Ringold As Fishing Picks Up
A relatively new run of Mid-Columbia coho is beginning to arrive in the waters off a Southcentral Washington hatchery and state biologists are reporting good catch rates.
Chum Fishing Opens Nov. 5 In Select Area 13 Waters
With an “in-season estimate” indicating the Deep South Sound chum return is big enough to open for recreational harvest, WDFW announces fishing will open in sections of Area 13 as of November 5.
SW WA, Lower Columbia Fishing Report (11-3-22)
Coho, Chinook and steelhead catch stats for the Lower Columbia and its Southwest Washington tribs in late October 2022.
Nov. 9 Meeting On 2023 Columbia Gorge Sturgeon Season
Columbia Gorge sturgeon managers are holding a public meeting November 9 at 4 p.m. to talk with anglers about the potential shape of the 2023 season on the Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day Pools.
Open Comment On WDFW Buying Up To 12,500 Acres For Habitat, Rec
Public comment is now being taken on more than a dozen potential WDFW land acquisitions across Washington that would enhance fishing and hunting access and benefit fish and wildlife and their habitats.
Razor Clamming On WA Coast Halted As Domoic Acid Levels Rise
WDFW announces that razor clam digging on the Washington Coast is being suspended until further notice due to rising domoic acid levels.
Chetco, Winchuck Gear Restrictions Extended Thru Nov. 15
With flows still low, Oregon salmon managers are extending fly- and float-fishing-only regulations on a pair of South Coast rivers until November 16.
Mid-Columbia Fishing Report (11-1-22)
Fresh Chinook, coho and steelhead catch stats for the lower Hanford Reach section of the Mid-Columbia River, courtesy of WDFW’s Paul Hoffarth.
Pajama-wearing Fish Snagger Busted On Stillaguamish
True, you can work in your PJs these days, but snagging fish in them is dangerously cheesy.
Olympic NP Rivers Reopen To Fishing, Except Queets
Most Olympic National Park rivers and creeks will reopen for fishing tomorrow, November 1, federal managers announced today, following their closure in early October due to extreme low flows for this time of year.
2 More WA Coast Steelhead Town Halls Coming Up In November
WDFW will hold Washington Coast steelhead virtual town halls November 10 and 28 to gather more input on this winter’s potential fisheries and regulations.
New WA Fish And Wildlife Conservation Partnership Launched
Local, state and national hunting and fishing organizations have banded together to form the Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Partnership, which describes itself as “dedicated to protecting the state’s hunting, fishing and trapping heritage through science-based fish and wildlife management.”
Snoho, Sky, Snoqualmie Opening For Coho
Coho fishing will open Saturday on the Snohomish, Skykomish and Snoqualmie Rivers, thanks to runs coming in above expectations, WDFW announces.
WDFW Commission Hears NE WA Ungulate, Predator Concerns
Northeast Washington hunters, ranchers, local residents and elected officials talked to the Fish and Wildlife Commission today about rising predator numbers and declining ungulate numbers.