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Stories by Terry Otto

Columbian staff writer

Fishing Report, March 29

March 29, 2018, 6:00am Outdoors

Spring Chinook angling is open to both boat and bank anglers from Buoy 10 at the mouth of the Columbia River upstream to Beacon Rock. Beacon Rock to Bonneville Dam is open to bank angling only. Read story

The sun sets upon anglers at the mouth of the Columbia River last summer. Poor returns mean fishermen are facing steep reductions in opportunities for fall salmon and summer steelhead this year. Fisheries along Washington’s coast and in the Columbia River will be affected.

Columbia River anglers face stricter constraints as low salmon returns loom

The sun sets upon anglers at the mouth of the Columbia River last summer. Poor returns mean fishermen are facing steep reductions in opportunities for fall salmon and summer steelhead this year. Fisheries along Washington’s coast and in the Columbia River will be affected.

March 21, 2018, 10:31pm Editor's Choice

Conditions in the Pacific Ocean continue to improve for salmon. The giant patch of warm, oxygen-poor water that formed off the coast, called “The Blob,” is breaking up. The warming El Nino conditions are giving way to colder La Nina conditions. Read story

June Lake is a popular destination for Nordic skiers near Mount St. Helens. The trail includes a waterfall and several amazing viewpoints.

Get it while it’s Cold: Snow conditions are as good as they’ve been all season

June Lake is a popular destination for Nordic skiers near Mount St. Helens. The trail includes a waterfall and several amazing viewpoints.

March 14, 2018, 11:23pm Outdoors

It may say spring on the calendar, but local Sno-Parks have more snow now than they have had all winter. Nordic skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts are enjoying the best snow conditions of the year, but the end will come soon. Read story

Fishing report, March 15

March 14, 2018, 11:18pm Outdoors

Spring Chinook angling is open to both boat and bank anglers from Buoy 10 upstream to Beacon Rock. Beacon Rock to Bonneville Dam is open to bank angling only. Read story

Steelheading is heating up in the Cowlitz and Kalama Rivers. The fishing should stay strong through March.

Late-run winter steelhead are biting during slow spring Chinook season

Steelheading is heating up in the Cowlitz and Kalama Rivers. The fishing should stay strong through March.

March 7, 2018, 11:12pm Outdoors

Late run winter steelhead are beginning to show in Southwest Washington rivers and it looks like this year’s return will at least be better than last year. Read story

State fisheries managers say that low returns of spring Chinook to the Cowlitz River will not affect seasons on the main stem Columbia River, but restrictions on the Cowlitz are possible.

Low Cowlitz spring Chinook forecast worries anglers

State fisheries managers say that low returns of spring Chinook to the Cowlitz River will not affect seasons on the main stem Columbia River, but restrictions on the Cowlitz are possible.

March 5, 2018, 5:12pm Outdoors

Local fisherman and guides are nervously eyeing the spring Chinook projection for the Cowlitz River for 2018. Read story

Fisherman Alen Hed took this spring Chinook in 2017 in the Columbia River Gorge. Look for this reach to pick up the last week of March and the first week of April.

Spring Chinook Preview: Different kind of March Madness

Fisherman Alen Hed took this spring Chinook in 2017 in the Columbia River Gorge. Look for this reach to pick up the last week of March and the first week of April.

February 28, 2018, 6:49pm Outdoors

The spring Chinook season kicks off Thursday in the Columbia River above the I-5 Bridge. Read story

Fishing report: Low returns expected to restrict Washington’s salmon fisheries

February 28, 2018, 6:47pm Outdoors

Projected poor returns of several salmon stocks are expected to limit fishing opportunities in Washington’s waters this year, state salmon managers announced Wednesday. Read story

Out & About: March 1

February 28, 2018, 6:44pm Outdoors

Vancouver Wildlife League meets March 7 Read story

Fishing report, Feb. 22

February 22, 2018, 6:00pm Outdoors

States set seasons for spring Chinook Read story