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Panfish plentiful in local waters

July 20, 2024, 5:55am Outdoors

It’s panfish season across Southwest Washington right now. With a summer sun warming the water, and the long days providing excellent insect production, the smallish but plentiful fish are feeding… Read story

Columbia River and tributary fishery reports for week of July 15

July 20, 2024, 5:30am Outdoors

Lower Columbia River from Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam during the July 13 flight count. Read story

Brandon Powers nets a Buoy Ten Chinook last year for a client. Prospects are good for this year&rsquo;s fishery, with over 550,00 Chinook expected back to the Columbia River.

Forecasts call for good fall Chinook returns at Buoy 10

Brandon Powers nets a Buoy Ten Chinook last year for a client. Prospects are good for this year&rsquo;s fishery, with over 550,00 Chinook expected back to the Columbia River.

July 26, 2024, 6:08pm Outdoors

The largest and most exciting salmon fishery in the lower 48 states, the Buoy 10 fishery at the mouth of the Columbia River, will start August 1. Prospects for a good season are fair to high, with a forecast of over 500,000 adult fall Chinook expected to return to the… Read story

Sockeye salmon season extended on Skagit River

July 25, 2024, 7:49am Northwest

Anglers can continue to cast for sockeye salmon on the Skagit River after the state Department of Fish and Wildlife has again extended the season. Read story

Nisqually State Park is a day use park currently in development on the Nisqually River between Mashel River and Ohop Creek.

Washington State Parks tightens overnight camping limits, raises fees

Nisqually State Park is a day use park currently in development on the Nisqually River between Mashel River and Ohop Creek.

July 19, 2024, 5:46pm Northwest

In a meeting Thursday in Bellingham, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission approved new overnight camping rules. The limit on consecutive stays is now 10 nights and the annual cap is 90 nights total. Read story

Fire restrictions in effect for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

July 15, 2024, 5:53pm Clark County News

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is banning campfires, smoking and several other public use activities amid increased fire danger and dry weather conditions. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River and tributary fishery reports for week of July 8

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

July 13, 2024, 5:30am Outdoors

Lower Columbia River from Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were 91 salmonid boats and 263 Washington bank rods tallied during the July 6 flight count. Read story

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest spans more than 1.3 million acres, so the dozens of fires that are burning total a fraction of the forestland. Suppression crews are addressing fire in high priority areas, such as the Grassy Mountain, South Fork and Carlton Ridge fires. (Photo contributed by the U.S.

Open fire ban in effect for Gifford Pinchot National Forest

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest spans more than 1.3 million acres, so the dozens of fires that are burning total a fraction of the forestland. Suppression crews are addressing fire in high priority areas, such as the Grassy Mountain, South Fork and Carlton Ridge fires. (Photo contributed by the U.S.

July 12, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

Beginning today, open campfires will be prohibited throughout the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Fires will only be allowed in metal fire pits or rings in designated recreation sites. Read story

Clark County expands outdoor burn ban

July 10, 2024, 7:21pm Clark County News

After the recent heat wave and extreme fire danger, recreational fires are prohibited throughout unincorporated Clark County, in addition to the general outdoor burning ban implemented July 5. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River and tributary fishery reports for week of July 1

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

July 6, 2024, 5:32am Outdoors

Lower Columbia River from Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were 75 salmonid boats and 173 Washington bank rods tallied during the June 29 flight count. Read story