Astoria-Megler Bridge upstream to OR/WA border (upstream of McNary Dam)a. Additional information about this year's sport salmon fisheries and the North of Falcon process can be found on WDFW's website at https://wdfw.wa.gov/nof. Anglers must release all steelhead and salmon except hatchery Chinook. Leadbetter Point, WA to Cape Falcon, OR: Coho Quota = 13,250 fin-clipped coho Chinook guideline = 7,000.

Minimum size 12 inches.

Anglers are advised to check WDFW?s website routinely for updates (https:

Herman Creek (Columbia River Zone) Area definition:  The mainstem Columbia River adjacent to the mouth of the Deschutes River from the Interstate 84 Bridge north to a line projecting from the flashing red navigation marker #2 located approximately 1.5 miles downstream of the Deschutes River mouth on the Oregon shore, upstream to the red navigation marker #4, then to the lower South Channel Range “B” marker located on the Oregon shore approximately 0.7 mile upstream of the Deschutes River mouth.

Effective Saturday May 16 through June 15, this area is open for hatchery Chinook jacks*, hatchery steelhead, sockeye, and shad. Minimum size 12 inches. Steelhead fisheries in the Columbia and Snake rivers this season will again be very limited and additional protective measures will be in place due to continued low returns of steelhead. Area definition: The mainstem Columbia River adjacent to the mouth of Eagle Creek from the mainline railroad bridge northwest to a line projecting from a marker on the Oregon shore approximately 200 feet downstream of Eagle Creek, through red navigation buoy #4, and terminating at a marker on the Oregon shore approximately 325 feet upstream of Eagle Creek. General regulations during August 1 – December 31:  When salmonid angling is allowed, 1) the daily adult bag limit is one salmonid, 2) all steelhead must be released, and 3) retention of jack salmon allowedb. Season recommendations now move forward for approval by the National Marine Fisheries Service and final rulemaking, including additional opportunity for public comment and consideration of those comments. Lance began his life as a guide in 2001 and over the years has personally hosted thousands of clients, both private and corporate. Updated Apr 17, 2020; Posted Apr 17, 2020 . From Wells Dam to the Highway 173 Bridge at Brewster.

Area definition: Herman Creek Lagoon/Cove east of a line from the northwest tip of the jetty, south to a marker on the Oregon shore. The improved sockeye forecast of 246,300 will allow for a retention season. Water conditions have a lot to do with catch rates and how far into April the season will be extended. Retention of all Chinook (adults and jacks) prohibited. Species affected: Release wild adult Chinook and coho. Up to two (2) may be adult hatchery Chinook and up to four (4) may be sockeye. Once Spring Chinook fishing on the Columbia River closes, and on the other 4 days of the week during the April season, we’ll be out on the Willamette chasing Springers. PORTLAND, Ore. – Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted revised spring Chinook salmon and steelhead seasons for the Columbia River today during a joint state hearing. From Wells Dam to the Highway 173 Bridge at Brewster. Daily limit 6 salmon.

From Priest Rapids Dam to Rock Island Dam. Herman Creek Lagoon (Columbia River Zone) More details are online at wdfw.wa.gov/fishing. Deschutes River Mouth (Columbia River Zone) Release wild adult Chinook and coho. West Puget Island upstream to Warrior Rock/Bachelor Island States set 2020 summer and fall salmon seasons. August 3 through September 15, 2020. Employee Directory | Social Media | Oregon.gov | File Formats | Employee Webmail | ODFW License Agents Anglers are advised to check WDFW?s website routinely for updates (https: August 3 through August 31, 2020. The following are detailed regulations for the 2020 Columbia River summer and fall salmon and steelhead seasons: Summary of 2020 summer/fall salmon and steelhead regulations for the mainstem Columbia River, All regulations may be subject to in-season modification, Summer Season (June 16-July 31) “The coronavirus remains the biggest unknown as we move ahead in the 2020 and 2021 fishing seasons,” Susewind said. Catch limits are two adult adipose fin-clipped salmonids per day, only one of which may be a Chinook.

CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Oregon and Washington fishery managers recently announced seasons and regulations for 2020 summer and fall Columbia River fisheries. Bonneville Dam upstream to The Dalles Dama

These collective actions are intended to reduce take of both hatchery and wild fish. "This is never the outcome we hope for, but until these stocks rebound, this is an unfortunate reality,” Susewind said. COLUMBIA RIVER, Buoy 10 upstream to Tongue Point/Rocky Point line 1. Please be respectful of this activity. “The fall fishery planning process was very challenging this year,” according to John North, fisheries manager for the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Columbia River Program. For more information about upcoming Columbia River seasons, including regulation updates, visit ODFW’s online fishing reports at www.myodfw.com. “This was another difficult year with so many depressed stocks as a result of lost and damaged habitat,” said Lorraine Loomis, Chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. Summer seasons in Deception Pass and Port Gardner are also closed to protect coho. Just like last year, the area below the Cowlitz River isn’t included in the season due to the low returns forecast for both the Cowlitz River and Lewis River. Home » Fishing Blog » 2020 Columbia River Spring Chinook Salmon Season Set. Consideration for the mainstem to remain closed for the most to the entirety of the run (~July-March in some areas). Season recommendations now move forward for approval by the National Marine Fisheries Service and final rulemaking, including additional opportunity for public comment and consideration of those comments. Daily limit six (6) salmon. General regulations during August 1 – December 31:  When salmonid angling is allowed, 1) the daily adult bag limit is one salmonid, 2) all coho (adults and jacks) retained downstream of the Hood River Bridge must be hatchery fish, and 3) retention of jack salmon allowed b. See 2020 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for sanctuary closure areas and size, daily, and annual bag limits when open for retention. Call the Ephrata regional office (509-754-4624) or email TeamEphrata@dfw.wa.gov. General regulations during August 1 – December 31:  When salmonid angling is allowed, 1) the daily adult bag limit is one salmonid, 2) wild coho must be released, and 3) retention of jack salmon allowedb. General regulations during August 1 – December 31:  When salmonid angling is allowed, 1) the daily adult bag limit is one salmonid, 2) wild coho must be released, and 3) retention of jack salmon allowedb.

From the Highway 173 Bridge at Brewster to the rock jetty at the upstream shoreline of Foster Creek (Douglas County side). That fishery will need to be closely monitored in-season if returns come in lower than expected, said Kyle Adicks, salmon fisheries policy lead for WDFW. Just like last year, the area below the Cowlitz River isn’t included in the season due to the low returns forecast for both the Cowlitz River and Lewis River. We usually chase salmon through May, and sometimes even into June. Release wild adult Chinook and coho.