Fishing Articles

Portions of Siletz River to reopen for Chinook fishing on Nov. 10
by ODFW, NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Siletz River

Emergency regulations restricting Chinook fishing have helped put Siletz River fall Chinook on a path toward achieving spawning escapement objectives for the basin. Effective Saturday, Nov. 10, the section of the Siletz River from the mouth upstream to the ODFW marker located 1,200 feet above the Ojalla Bridge is open to Chinook angling through Dec. 31. ;The river upstream of the...
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Over the Moon for Moon Snails
by CDFW, NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Question: Can I catch moon snails in Marin County? I read one regulation that said no moon snails can be caught north of the Golden Gate Bridge, but I want to catch them at Dillon Beach. (Douglas) Answer: You read the regulations correctly. Moon snails are classified as mollusks and the state’s saltwater fishing regulations address them specifically. They are open to fishing...
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Banner North Coast Opener for Dungeness Crab
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Humboldt County Coast

The sport Dungeness crab season kicked off this past Saturday, and those who ventured offshore reported the crabs were plentiful and good-sized, and much meatier than last year at this time. Captain Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing set gear south of the entrance this week in 90 to 120 feet of water and reported 18 to 25 keepers...
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Slow Down Your Presentation to Entice the Lowly Bottomfish
Southern Oregon
by Larry Ellis, NOVEMBER 3, 2018

When the winds of died down and the swells have diminished, anglers fishing out of the Port of Brookings Harbor have been puttin’ the hurtin’ on limits of rockfish and lingcod, but anglers have had to slow down their presentations in order to get the bottom-grabbers to engulf their baits. So the smart anglers are taking the metal off and putting...
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Sport crab season set to open Saturday
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Humboldt County Coast

The always-popular recreational Dungeness crab season will open statewide this Saturday, with one big exception. State waters from Patrick’s Point, Humboldt County (41° 8.00’ N. Latitude) north to the California/Oregon state line will remain closed due to unhealthy levels of domoic acid. This closure, which will keep Crescent City anglers off the water, will remain in effect until domoic acid...
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One hatchery steelhead daily bag limit extended for the Snake River and tributaries
by ODFW, OCTOBER 31, 2018
Snake River

The one fish bag limit for steelhead on the Snake River and tributaries will be extended through the end of the year to reduce impacts on wild fish and ensure enough fish are available for broodstock. This restriction applies to the following streams and sections: Snake River – From the state line with Washington to Hells Canyon Dam Imnaha River – From...
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