A cooperative effort of the Oregon and Washington departments of fish and wildlife seeks to re-establish chum (keta) salmon on the Oregon side of the lower Columbia River. In April, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) released 106,000 … Continued
Beginning the week of March 7, the annual trout stocking of Oregon’s north coast lakes will resume. A number of lakes are scheduled to be stocked with legal size (about 8-10”) rainbow trout. Hebo Lake is back on Oregon’s trout … Continued
“Teach today. Fish tomorrow.” is the theme for a March conference that will bring together volunteers and educators who teach about fish and help protect habitat. Sponsored by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program … Continued
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering a 2011 Winter Steelhead Guide. The guide offers the novice steelhead angler an overview of where and when to fish during the upcoming winter steelhead season. For the more experienced angler, … Continued
Columbia River anglers who fish for salmon and steelhead will not be required to switch to barbless hooks next year, but state fishery managers are asking them to do it voluntarily. “Going barbless only makes sense in these fisheries where … Continued