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Anglers check their catch of a spring Chinook in the Columbia River off Hayden Island downstream of the BNSF railroad bridge a few years ago. The 2023 season has been extended four days to April 11, it was announced on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Lower Columbia River salmon fishing will continue through June 4

Anglers check their catch of a spring Chinook in the Columbia River off Hayden Island downstream of the BNSF railroad bridge a few years ago. The 2023 season has been extended four days to April 11, it was announced on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

May 24, 2023, 2:49pm Latest News

Washington and Oregon agreed Wednesday that spring chinook salmon angling in the lower Columbia River will continue through June 4, with a good chance of fishing even deeper into June. Read story

Wesley Thomas of Beaverton, Ore., holds two of the five rainbow trout he caught at Swift Reservoir.

Fishing report: Swift Reservoir opens Saturday; and Columbia River sampling summary

Wesley Thomas of Beaverton, Ore., holds two of the five rainbow trout he caught at Swift Reservoir.

May 24, 2023, 2:29pm Outdoors

Stocked with almost 37,000 rainbow trout, Swift Reservoir in Skamania County opens for its six-month fishing season on Saturday, May 27. Read story

Friends of the Columbia Gorge land trust director Dan Bell, left, landscape architect Jeramie Shane and senior designer Margaret Drew of Mayer/Reed and Friends communications director Tim Dobyns explore the Cape Horn Preserve. The site will get a new overlook and many accessible, inclusive amenities in years to come.

Columbia River Gorge goal: Recreation access for all

Friends of the Columbia Gorge land trust director Dan Bell, left, landscape architect Jeramie Shane and senior designer Margaret Drew of Mayer/Reed and Friends communications director Tim Dobyns explore the Cape Horn Preserve. The site will get a new overlook and many accessible, inclusive amenities in years to come.

May 21, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

The rugged Columbia River Gorge is one of the scenic wonders of the Pacific Northwest. But not everyone has the ability or resources to enjoy it. Read story

Rowing shells line the grass around Vancouver Lake on Friday during the U.S. Rowing Northwest Youth Championship Regatta at Vancouver Lake Park. The three-day event is expected to draw between 1,500 and 3,000 rowers over the course of the competition.

3-day regatta at Vancouver Lake makes splash

Rowing shells line the grass around Vancouver Lake on Friday during the U.S. Rowing Northwest Youth Championship Regatta at Vancouver Lake Park. The three-day event is expected to draw between 1,500 and 3,000 rowers over the course of the competition.

May 19, 2023, 8:24pm Clark County News

Vancouver Lake’s normally still waters will be churning with activity this weekend. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Washington Columbia River tributary fishing summary May 8-14

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

May 17, 2023, 3:25pm Outdoors

The Columbia River tributary sport fishing sampling summary for the week of May 8-14 Read story

The Columbia River will open for the retention of spring Chinook, beginning Friday, May 19, 2023, and last six days, Washington and Oregon officials agreed Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Spring chinook salmon fishing on Columbia River to open for 6 days beginning Friday

The Columbia River will open for the retention of spring Chinook, beginning Friday, May 19, 2023, and last six days, Washington and Oregon officials agreed Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

May 17, 2023, 3:11pm Latest News

Spring chinook salmon angling in the Columbia River will be open Friday through Wednesday with a chance of more fishing in late May or early June. Read story

Tribes get federal funds to restore chinook on Nooksack River

May 13, 2023, 6:00am Northwest

Chinook salmon populations have significantly declined in the last century, and now climate change is not helping. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River tributary fishing sampling summary for May 1-7

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

May 10, 2023, 3:25pm Outdoors

The Columbia River tributary sport fishing sampling summary for the week of May 1-7: Read story