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Chinook limits for three lucky anglers. They took these fish by hover fishing with Guide Dave Mallahan in Drano Lake.

Fishing Report: Drano Lake opens for hatchery steelhead retention

Chinook limits for three lucky anglers. They took these fish by hover fishing with Guide Dave Mallahan in Drano Lake.

September 27, 2024, 1:07pm Outdoors

Anglers may now keep hatchery steelhead in Drano Lake through Oct. 31, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Tuesday. Read story

Killen Creek meanders through a meadow and crosses the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail No. 2000 on the northwest side of Mount Adams. This portion of the wilderness area has escaped the four fires that have burned on the peak in the past 16 years.

Five campgrounds, some trails on Mount Adams reopen after wildfires forced closures

Killen Creek meanders through a meadow and crosses the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail No. 2000 on the northwest side of Mount Adams. This portion of the wilderness area has escaped the four fires that have burned on the peak in the past 16 years.

September 25, 2024, 10:58am Clark County News

Five campgrounds on the west flank of Mount Adams have reopened, along with several trails in the Mount Adams Wilderness, including the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, after a wildfire forced closures in the area. Read story

Buzz Ramsey holds a Drano Lake bright Chinook he took recently, while fishing with guide Cody Luft. There are still Chinook biting in Drano Lake, but the fishing will slow some over the next couple weeks.

Extra days: Guides say Columbia River tributaries are spot for upriver Coho

Buzz Ramsey holds a Drano Lake bright Chinook he took recently, while fishing with guide Cody Luft. There are still Chinook biting in Drano Lake, but the fishing will slow some over the next couple weeks.

September 21, 2024, 6:05am Outdoors

Anglers targeting salmon in the mainstem Columbia River received some good news, as the states decided to continue to allow sportfishing through the end of September. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Fishing report: Lower Columbia River and tributary summary for week of Sept. 9-15

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

September 21, 2024, 5:35am Outdoors

From lower Columbia River, Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were 822 salmonid boats and 98 Washington bank rods tallied between Warrior Rock and Bonneville Dam on Sept. 14. Read story

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

WDFW announces 42 tentative days of coastal razor clam digging

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

September 21, 2024, 5:04am Outdoors

Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced 42 tentative days of razor clam digs at four coastal beaches from Oct. 3 through Dec. 31. Read story

A client of guide Bob Rees holds a fine, bright Chinook he took earlier this year at Buoy 10. These fish are now peaking in the Vancouver area, where anglers will get an additional 7 days of salmon fishing.

Columbia River salmon fishing will continue through at least Sept. 30

A client of guide Bob Rees holds a fine, bright Chinook he took earlier this year at Buoy 10. These fish are now peaking in the Vancouver area, where anglers will get an additional 7 days of salmon fishing.

September 18, 2024, 4:29pm Latest News

Salmon fishing season in the Columbia River will continue at least through Sept. 30, Washington and Oregon officials agreed Wednesday. Read story

Fishing guide Bob Rees holds a dandy coho taken in the estuary. Anglers can now keep one Chinook at Buoy 10 as part of a three-fish limit.

Extra days for fall salmon on lower Columbia River

Fishing guide Bob Rees holds a dandy coho taken in the estuary. Anglers can now keep one Chinook at Buoy 10 as part of a three-fish limit.

September 14, 2024, 6:15am Latest News

The states have agreed to allow an additional week of salmon fishing in the mainstem Columbia after salmon returns were better than expected. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River and tributary fishing report for week of Sept. 2-8

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

September 14, 2024, 5:30am Outdoors

Beginning Monday through the rest of 2024, a size limitation of 15 inches will be place for any salmon kept while fishing in Yale Reservoir, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced. Read story