In September 2011, the 108-foot tall Elwha Dam was removed on the Elwha River in Washington. The project was largest dam removal in U.S. history. Just a few months later, fish have already begun to return to their restored habitat. … Continued
The sport fishery for hatchery-reared spring chinook salmon has been extended through June 15 on a section of the Columbia River stretching 163.5 miles above Bonneville Dam. Previously set to close June 3, the spring chinook fishery was extended by … Continued
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
Fishing prospects look bright this year for chinook in Washington’s ocean waters and the Columbia River, according to preseason salmon forecasts released at a public meeting in Olympia. Opportunities for anglers also look good in Puget Sound, where coho and … 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