Sturgeon anglers in the subpar Columbia River estuary season will get an additional 18 days with fishing reopening today and continuing daily through Aug. 1.
Washington and Oregon officials approved the extension on Tuesday. They will consider another extension on July 29 when they meet in Cathlamet.
Sportsmen between the Wauna power lines near Cathlamet and the ocean have landed a projected 3,900 sturgeon through Sunday, the last day of fishing.
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