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Anglers net a spring chinook in the Multnomah Channel of the Willamette River.

Fishing report 5/18

Anglers net a spring chinook in the Multnomah Channel of the Willamette River.

May 18, 2017, 6:03am Latest News

Columbia River spring chinook forecast cut in half Read story

The Cowlitz River study will examine hooking mortality for a variety of gear types, including lures.

Lower Columbia steelhead season opening postponed

The Cowlitz River study will examine hooking mortality for a variety of gear types, including lures.

May 11, 2017, 4:27pm Latest News

Washington, Oregon to start delay of angling for hatchery steelhead and jack chinook downstream of Interstate 5 due to low count at Bonneville Dam Read story

Spring chinook salmon passage at Bonneville Dam is only at about 25 percent of the 10-year average for the date.

Columbia spring chinook run remains a puzzle

Spring chinook salmon passage at Bonneville Dam is only at about 25 percent of the 10-year average for the date.

May 11, 2017, 6:05am Editor's Choice

High streamflow may be delaying passage at Bonneville Dam or run just might be smaller than anticipated Read story

Arrowleaf balsamroot blooms make the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge spectacular during May.

Columbia Gorge wildflower bonanza

Arrowleaf balsamroot blooms make the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge spectacular during May.

May 11, 2017, 6:04am Editor's Choice

Stacker Butte near Dallesport at eastern end of Gorge is awash in yellow, purple Read story

Fishing report 5/11

May 11, 2017, 6:02am Latest News

Kokanee, walleye appear a better bet this weekend than chasing spring chinook Read story

Spring chinook restrictions announced for lower Willamette

May 5, 2017, 12:48pm Clark County News

Low count of salmon at Willamette Falls prompts Oregon to reduce sport fishing to three days a week Read story

Gillnetting between Woodland and Beacon Rock in the lower Columbia River will resume Aug. 7. In this file photo, these boats were docked at the Port of Camas-Washougal.

Washington discusses tangle-net chinook fishery

Gillnetting between Woodland and Beacon Rock in the lower Columbia River will resume Aug. 7. In this file photo, these boats were docked at the Port of Camas-Washougal.

May 5, 2017, 12:13pm Clark County News

Fish and Wildlife Commission takes no action so as to not constrain negotiations with Oregon regarding Columbia River salmon fishing reforms Read story

Horseshoe Creek Falls are about 1.7 miles east of the trailhead on Siouxon trail No. 130 in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Hikes for drippy days

Horseshoe Creek Falls are about 1.7 miles east of the trailhead on Siouxon trail No. 130 in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

May 4, 2017, 6:04am Latest News

Here are three trails in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest that offer fine outings even during overcast or rainy weather Read story

Paul Welle bounced eggs and shrimp in the Wind River to land this spring chinook salmon.

Fishing report 5/4

Paul Welle bounced eggs and shrimp in the Wind River to land this spring chinook salmon.

May 4, 2017, 6:03am Clark County News

Spring chinook catches pretty slow at Drano Lake, Multnomah Channel; kokanee catches improve at Merwin Reservoir and walleye angling still good in The Dalles pool Read story

Spring chinook fishing in the mid-Columbia region will be closed beginning Saturday.

Mid-Columbia spring chinook fishing to close

Spring chinook fishing in the mid-Columbia region will be closed beginning Saturday.

May 2, 2017, 5:06pm Clark County News

Washington and Oregon announced Tuesday they will not extend spring chinook salmon fishing in the Columbia River between Bonneville Dam and the state boundary line east of Umatilla, Ore. Read story