Fishing Articles

States set 2018 summer and fall salmon seasons
by ODFW, APRIL 25, 2018
Columbia River

Oregon and Washington fishery managers have announced the 2018 summer and fall fisheries for the Columbia River. This year, anglers will see changes to daily bag limits and fewer fishing days for Chinook salmon due to lower harvest guidelines resulting from below-average salmon and steelhead forecasts. For the summer season, adult Chinook retention will be limited to June 22 through July 4 from the...
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Collins Lake Fishing Report
by Collins Lake Staff, APRIL 24, 2018
Collins Lake

Water Temp 58-61 Air Temp 70-80 Water Clarity 2-3 feet Wind 2-5 mph Collins lake fishing early spring Its been a long time since I fished Collins lake but since I was giving a fishing report live on the radio that night, I thought it would be a good idea to check out the lake. I got a late start on the day hit the...
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5 Things Your Marine Surveyor Wants You to Know
by Scott Croft, APRIL 24, 2018

Helpful tips just in time for the spring boat-buying season For many people, buying a boat is the second largest purchase they will make in their lifetime, and at the center of this process is your friendly marine surveyor. Ensuring that you know everything you possibly can about a used boat (and even some new boats) is a smart move. If you...
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ODFW seeks one candidate for Oregon Fish Passage Task Force
by ODFW, APRIL 24, 2018

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks one member to represent the state’s Fish Passage Task Force. One vacancy exists for the Fishing and Conservation stakeholder group representing the task force. Applications will be accepted through June 15, 2018. The nine volunteer members of the Fish Passage Task Force are appointed by the ODFW Director and are eligible to serve two...
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Trinity River Fishing Report - Klamath River Basin In-River Quotas
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, APRIL 23, 2018
Trinity River

I finally tracked down the Klamath River Basin In-River Sportsmen Fall Chinook salmon quotas for the 2018 season. Total In-River quota is 19% of the Harvestable Surplus Fall Chinook salmon that comes to 3,490 fall salmon for the Klamath, Trinity, Shasta and Scott rivers. The Shasta and Scott are tributaries to the Klamath, are restricted to fishing for salmon, but are...
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Opportunities Abound for Central Valley Trout Anglers, Despite Flooding of Moccasin Creek Hatchery
by CDFW, APRIL 23, 2018
Don Pedro Reservoir

Central Valley anglers anticipating California’s general trout opener Saturday, April 28 will find many local fishing opportunities despite the flooding of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Moccasin Creek Hatchery in Tuolumne County, which supplied many Central Valley and western Sierra Nevada waters with trout. Don Pedro Reservoir, located downstream from the Moccasin Creek Hatchery, received an emergency plant...
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