Outdoors

Buzz Ramsey holds a Drano Lake bright Chinook he took recently, while fishing with guide Cody Luft. There are still Chinook biting in Drano Lake, but the fishing will slow some over the next couple weeks.

Extra days: Guides say Columbia River tributaries are spot for upriver Coho

September 21, 2024, 6:05am Outdoors

Anglers targeting salmon in the mainstem Columbia River received some good news, as the states decided to continue to allow sportfishing through the end of September. Read story

Fishing report: Lower Columbia River and tributary summary for week of Sept. 9-15

September 21, 2024, 5:35am Outdoors

From lower Columbia River, Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were 822 salmonid boats and 98 Washington bank rods tallied between Warrior Rock and Bonneville Dam on Sept. 14. Read story

Clam digging just south of the Oysterville approach at the northern end of Long Beach Peninsula in Pacific County.

WDFW announces 42 tentative days of coastal razor clam digging

September 21, 2024, 5:04am Outdoors

Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced 42 tentative days of razor clam digs at four coastal beaches from Oct. 3 through Dec. 31. Read story

A client of guide Bob Rees holds a fine, bright Chinook he took earlier this year at Buoy 10. These fish are now peaking in the Vancouver area, where anglers will get an additional 7 days of salmon fishing.

Columbia River salmon fishing will continue through at least Sept. 30

September 18, 2024, 4:29pm Latest News

Salmon fishing season in the Columbia River will continue at least through Sept. 30, Washington and Oregon officials agreed Wednesday. Read story

Fishing guide Bob Rees holds a dandy coho taken in the estuary. Anglers can now keep one Chinook at Buoy 10 as part of a three-fish limit.

Extra days for fall salmon on lower Columbia River

September 14, 2024, 6:15am Latest News

The states have agreed to allow an additional week of salmon fishing in the mainstem Columbia after salmon returns were better than expected. Read story

Help sought in fish dump on Washougal River

WDFW Police are seeking any information related to the illegal harvest and dumping of three, filleted sturgeon carcasses and approximately two dozen, tule Chinook salmon carcasses, located approximately five miles up the Washougal River in Clark County sometime on or before Sept. 5, 2024.

September 12, 2024, 5:09pm Outdoors

Police are seeking any information related to the illegal harvest and dumping of three, filleted sturgeon carcasses and approximately two dozen, tule Chinook salmon carcasses, located approximately five miles up the Washougal River last week. Read story