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The WDFW reports vandalism and trash dumping as two of the reasons they are considering closing the Three Mile Launch. The vault toilet, which sports bullet holes in its door, has been heavily abused over the years.

Washougal boat launch targeted for closure

The WDFW reports vandalism and trash dumping as two of the reasons they are considering closing the Three Mile Launch. The vault toilet, which sports bullet holes in its door, has been heavily abused over the years.

March 11, 2020, 6:35pm Newsletter

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has plans to close off a popular boat launch and access point on the Washougal River. Read story

Out & About: Local anglers group to meet March 19

March 11, 2020, 6:32pm Outdoors

The Southwest Washington Anglers, a family-oriented fishing club, will hold its monthly members meeting on March 19 at Pied Piper Pizza in Vancouver. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Read story

Fishing report, March 11

March 11, 2020, 6:30pm Outdoors

Current and upcoming opportunities Read story

The final projections for 2020 ocean and Columbia River salmon returns are out, and once again low numbers will constrain fisheries. Chinook numbers will be a bit better for the Buoy 10 fishery, but coho returns will be dismal.

Low returns will hamper salmon fisheries

The final projections for 2020 ocean and Columbia River salmon returns are out, and once again low numbers will constrain fisheries. Chinook numbers will be a bit better for the Buoy 10 fishery, but coho returns will be dismal.

March 4, 2020, 6:35pm Latest News

The final projections for 2020 Columbia River and ocean salmon and steelhead are out, and once again fisheries will be restricted by low returns. Read story

Out & About: Local conservation club hosts monthly meeting

March 4, 2020, 6:32pm Outdoors

The Vancouver chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) will hold its monthly members meeting on Tuesday, March 10, at the Camas Meadows Golf Club. Read story

Fishing report, March 4

March 4, 2020, 6:30pm Outdoors

Current and upcoming opportunities Read story

Buzz Ramsey of Yakima Bait attempts to net a spring Chinook on the Columbia River during a past season. For the second year in a row, spring Chinook seasons will be constrained by poor projected returns.

Columbia River spring Chinook season: Another tough year

Buzz Ramsey of Yakima Bait attempts to net a spring Chinook on the Columbia River during a past season. For the second year in a row, spring Chinook seasons will be constrained by poor projected returns.

February 26, 2020, 6:28pm Outdoors

Spring Chinook seasons on the Columbia River will be constrained by poor projected returns for the second year in a row. Read story

Out & About: Local wildlife club to meet March 4

February 26, 2020, 6:26pm Outdoors

The Vancouver Wildlife League will be holding its monthly members meeting on Wednesday, March 4. Read story

Fishing report, Feb. 26

February 26, 2020, 6:22pm Outdoors

Current and upcoming opportunities Read story

Smelt dipping is as much a social event as a fishery. Friends and family gather along the Cowlitz River bank on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, to enjoy what can only be described as a festival atmosphere.

Second day of smelt dipping approved for Cowlitz River

Smelt dipping is as much a social event as a fishery. Friends and family gather along the Cowlitz River bank on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, to enjoy what can only be described as a festival atmosphere.

February 21, 2020, 7:11pm Outdoors

Smelt dippers may return to the Cowlitz River for another day of fishing after the WDFW announced another one-day recreational smelt dip for Wednesday, Feb. 26. Read story