Washington & Oregon Close Columbia River Salmon, Steelhead Seasons

Recreational salmon and steelhead fishing will close starting Saturday, Oct 23 on the Columbia River from Buoy 10 to the Hwy. 395 Bridge near Pasco, Wash., under rules adopted by fishery managers from Oregon and Washington. The closure is based on the latest fall Chinook run forecast, which indicates the Upriver Bright component, which includes ESA-listed Snake River wild Chinook, is tracking at 71 percent of the preseason forecast of 579,600 Chinook. Coho salmon and steelhead returns have also been revised downward from pre-season forecasts. In addition... READ MORE