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Lower Columbia River, tributary fish report for March 22

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March 29, 2025, 5:55am Outdoors

Lower Columbia River, Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were 138 salmonid boats and 53 Washington bank rods tallied on March 22. Read story

Diggers hit the beach during an evening tide. Using powerful lighting, clammers search for signs of razor clams, one of the tastiest clams on the west coast.

Razor clam digs continue into next week

Diggers hit the beach during an evening tide. Using powerful lighting, clammers search for signs of razor clams, one of the tastiest clams on the west coast.

March 28, 2025, 8:18am Northwest

Nine days of razor clam digs began Wednesday at coastal beaches. Read story

This fine Chinook was taken off Long Beach last year while fishing with guide Bob Rees. The Chinook seasons have yet to be set, but all the proposed options allow for more Chinook catch than last year.

Spring means lots of nearby salt-water fishing options

This fine Chinook was taken off Long Beach last year while fishing with guide Bob Rees. The Chinook seasons have yet to be set, but all the proposed options allow for more Chinook catch than last year.

March 22, 2025, 6:13am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Washington’s salt water seasons officially started on March 8 when the bottom fishing season opened. Read story

“Canary grass as far as the eye can see,” Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership spokesperson Jasmine Zimmer-Stucky said.

Are there salmon in Salmon Creek?

“Canary grass as far as the eye can see,” Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership spokesperson Jasmine Zimmer-Stucky said.

March 22, 2025, 6:13am Clark County Life

On a frigid, foggy February morning, a flock of birders stayed busy spying little treasures that were hidden in the sky, the trees, the shrubs and the ponds along the Salmon Creek Greenway Trail. Read story

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Lower Columbia River, tributary fish report for March 15

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March 22, 2025, 5:09am Outdoors

On the March 15 flight count on the lower Columbia River, Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were 32 salmonid boats and 15 Washington bank rods tallied between Warrior Rock and Longview Bridge. Read story

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

WDFW approves 9 days of razor clam digs beginning March 26

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

March 20, 2025, 6:13pm Latest News

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed Thursdaynine days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Wednesday (March 26). Read story

Chinook salmon, steelhead and other fish are visible through a window in August at Bonneville Dam. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts salmon returns to the Columbia Basin will improve this year.

2025 will be an above average year for Columbia River salmon, says NOAA report

Chinook salmon, steelhead and other fish are visible through a window in August at Bonneville Dam. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts salmon returns to the Columbia Basin will improve this year.

March 18, 2025, 6:08am Clark County News

The number of salmon returning to the Columbia and Snake rivers this year is expected to beat the 10-year average return. That’s according to a new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Read story

Harry Fishel of Washougal dips for smelt on Wednesday in Longview.

Southwest Washington’s new smelt season got off to an awkward start on the Cowlitz River

Harry Fishel of Washougal dips for smelt on Wednesday in Longview.

March 17, 2025, 6:05am Clark County News

This year’s Cowlitz River recreational smelt dip-fishing season kicked off Wednesday almost totally without its two most important elements: smelt and people dipping for them. Read story