Washington/Oregon Sets 2017 Columbia River Spring Chinook Fishing Season

Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon today approved an initial sport fishery for spring chinook salmon on the lower Columbia River that reflects a lower projection of returning fish but a larger share of the catch than in previous years. Initial catch guidelines set by the two states will allow anglers fishing below Bonneville Dam to catch up to 6,905 upriver spring chinook through April 6, before the early season closes until mid-May for a run assessment. Under the preseason forecast, approximately 160,400 upriver spring chinook are expected to... READ MORE