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2/02/2012
Columbia River fishing seasons set for spring chinook, sturgeon
PORTLAND -
Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon
today set fishing seasons for 2012 on the
lower Columbia River that anticipate a
strong run of spring chinook salmon but a
further decline in the number of white
sturgeon available for harvest.
Most new fishing regulations adopted today will take effect March 1, when fishing for spring chinook and sturgeon starts to heat up on the lower Columbia. Until then, both fisheries are open on various sections of the river under rules approved last year.
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Most new fishing regulations adopted today will take effect March 1, when fishing for spring chinook and sturgeon starts to heat up on the lower Columbia. Until then, both fisheries are open on various sections of the river under rules approved last year.
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2/02/2012
February WDFW Weekender Report for Southwest Washington
Here is the
Southwest Washington fishing section of the
WDFW Weekender Report for February. To read the
entire Weekender Report go to
WDFW’s Web
site.
Fishing: Ocean bright spring chinook salmon are beginning to move into the Columbia River, setting the stage for one of the state’s most popular fisheries. Anglers typically start landing early-returning “springers” in early February, but the fishery usually doesn’t catch fire until March.
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Fishing: Ocean bright spring chinook salmon are beginning to move into the Columbia River, setting the stage for one of the state’s most popular fisheries. Anglers typically start landing early-returning “springers” in early February, but the fishery usually doesn’t catch fire until March.
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01/30/2012
Cowlitz Fish Report for January 30
Last week
Tacoma Power recovered 146 winter-run
steelhead, 75 coho adults and three jacks
during five days of operation at the Cowlitz
Salmon Hatchery separator.
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01/21/2012
OSU scientists comment on flooding and salmon survival
CORVALLIS,
Ore. – In the space of a few days, many rivers
in western Oregon have gone from near-record
low levels to flood stage, jeopardizing
riverside homes, causing flooding and
challenging Chinook salmon, steelhead and other
native fishes.
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12/29/2011
Rainfall raises Cowlitz River Flows
Recent
rainfall has removed the need for Tacoma Power
to limit Cowlitz River flows below Mayfield Dam
to near the winter minimum levels. Those who
fish the Cowlitz below Barrier Dam will notice
higher river levels than were present near
Christmas Day.