Summer chinook salmon fishing closed Saturday on a portion of the upper Columbia River. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week that the harvest allocation for chinook ...

WASHINGTON – Anglers can prepare for salmon fishing as the 2025-2026 statewide recreational salmon fisheries have been finalized, offering various marine and freshwater opportunities. According to the ...

A day after the first official legal Willamette River spring chinook salmon of 2026 was landed, Oregon and Washington managers approved an early spring season for the lower Columbia River, two days ...

Experience the excitement of spring salmon fishing on the Upper Columbia River! Discover prime fishing spots, expert tips, and the thrill of reeling in these powerful fish during their seasonal run.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Known for its diverse runs of salmon, the Columbia River draws thousands of anglers to test their luck each year. But with salmon runs nowhere near what they once were, fishing is ...

WDFW and ODFW Director representatives today approved the Lower Columbia, Columbia Gorge and SAFE spring Chinook fisheries as ...

Smiles light up the faces of (from left) John Kirby, Kyle Hoyt, and Sharon Harmon. These fall Chinook were taken just above the Warrior Rock deadline. (Photo courtesy of Sharon Harmon) Oregon and ...

The next, and perhaps last, chance to take a sturgeon home for dinner in the Columbia River will be Monday, but not close to home for most anglers in Oregon and Washington. Fish managers from each ...

Fishing for Chinook salmon in the Columbia River has been good to excellent so far this year, with some guides saying this is the best run in years. The season is set to close as of Sept. 17, but ...