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Being in the right place at the right time gives us the chance to see a much larger picture. Photo by Jon Baiocchi

Being in the right place at the right time gives us the chance to see a much larger picture. Photo by Jon Baiocchi

Understanding Waterway Health Advisories
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, MAY 11, 2018

Question: I saw a notice in the newspaper that there is a high level of E. coli in the lower American River at the confluence of the Sacramento River in Sacramento County. I am planning on going striper fishing with my son there. Is it safe to eat the fish if we catch some stripers? Where can I find more information?...
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Fishing is free June 2-3 in Oregon Learn to fish at events statewide
by ODFW, MAY 11, 2018

It’s free to fish, crab or clam in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3. During these two days, no fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement) are required to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon for both residents and non-residents. Although no licenses or tags are required, all other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag...
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Halibut bite wide-open off Eureka
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MAY 11, 2018

A little more than a week on the water isn’t a huge sample size, but if the halibut fishing is anything remotely close to the level of the past week, we’re in for a heck of a season. And potentially a short one. But talk of the impending quota can wait, let’s bask in the glory of a halibut bite...
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The Wind Cries Striper
Jerry Back
by Jerry Back, MAY 11, 2018
Ocean Beach

Looking out at the expanse of shoreline, white caps were visible up and down the beach and out toward the horizon as far as the eye could see. These were 15-20 knot winds blowing steadily onshore this past Sunday afternoon at Ocean Beach. I’ve felt the sand blowing into my eyes and pelting my face far worse, but these were...
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ODFW Fish Passage Task Force meets May 18 in Coos Bay
by ODFW, MAY 10, 2018
Columbia River

NEWPORT, Ore. –The Pacific halibut all-depth sport fishery in the Columbia River Subarea will close effective Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11:59 p.m., fishery managers announced today. SALEM, Ore. - Oregon's Fish Passage Task Force will meet Friday May 18 at the Edgewater Inn conference Room located at 275 E Johnson Avenue, Coos Bay. The meeting is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to noon and is open to the...
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May 11 is last day for Columbia River sport all-depth halibut fishery
by ODFW, MAY 10, 2018
Columbia River

The Pacific halibut all-depth sport fishery in the Columbia River Subarea will close effective Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11:59 p.m., fishery managers announced today. The all-depth fishery from Leadbetter Point in Washington to Cape Falcon in Oregon opened on May 3 and was scheduled to be open every Thursday, Friday and Sunday through Sept. 30 or the harvest of 11,182 pounds of Pacific halibut, whichever came first. Preliminary...
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