Columbia River, OR Fishing Report

Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Angling for summer steelhead and spring Chinook jacks opens Thursday, May 16 between Tongue Point and the I-5 Bridge.
Shad angling opens Thursday, May 16 between Buoy 10 and Bonneville Dam.
Sturgeon angling is good in the lower Columbia as the population migrates from the Willamette down to the estuary. The estuary sturgeon season is open seven days per week during Saturday May 11 through Sunday, June 30 (or catch guideline) below the Wauna Powerlines.
Walleye angling is excellent in the The Dalles pool.
Current Columbia River regulations for sturgeon and spring chinook can be found at the Sport Fishing Regulation Update page.

Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

Closed.  
46 inch @ St Johns bridge
- Photo by Darin Seebeck-
Sturgeon:

Sturgeon anglers fishing the Portland to St. Helens area averaged 1.03 legal white sturgeon caught per boat.  On Saturday’s (5/11) flight, 268 sturgeon boats and 42 Oregon bank anglers were counted.

Troutdale Bank:
No report.

Troutdale Boats:
Weekly checking showed four legal white sturgeon kept, plus 22 sublegal sturgeon released for six boats (13 anglers).

Portland to Longview Bank:
Weekly checking showed one oversize and one sublegal sturgeon released for 15 bank anglers.

Portland to Scappoose Boats:
Weekly checking showed 40 legal white sturgeon kept, plus one legal, two oversize and 382 sublegal sturgeon released for 40 boats (120 anglers).

Estuary Boats (Puget Island to Buoy 10):
Weekly checking showed five legal white sturgeon kept, plus one legal, one oversize and 55 sublegal sturgeon released for 20 boats (51 anglers); and no catch for 12 charter boat anglers.

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed five sublegal sturgeon released for 10 bank anglers; and one legal white sturgeon kept, plus one oversize and 43 sublegal sturgeon released for eight boats (23 anglers).

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed no catch for eight bank anglers; and one legal, one oversize and 15 sublegal sturgeon released for nine boats (21 anglers).  
Ben Creach, of Yakima, WA and the 7-pound Walleye he caught on the Columbia
Sturgeon creel sampling summaries and catch estimates for Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day pools can be found at the following link:
WDFW Mid-Columbia River mainstem sport sampling summary

Walleye:

Troutdale:
Weekly checking showed no catch for one boat (one angler).

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed no catch for two bank anglers; and 22 walleye kept for five boats (11 anglers).

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed no catch for one bank angler; and six walleye kept, plus two walleye released for 13 boats (22 anglers).

Angling is CLOSED for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River from the Buoy 10 line upstream to the Oregon/Washington border.
Sturgeon fishing is improving in the lower Columbia as the population migrates from the Willamette down to the estuary. The estuary sturgeon season reopens Saturday, May 11 between Buoy 10 and Wauna Powerlines.
Walleye fishing is fair the The Dalles and John Day pools.
Current Columbia River regulations for sturgeon and spring chinook can be found at the Sport Fishing Regulation Update page.

Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

Bonneville Pool:
Salmonid fishing is CLOSED. Weekly checking showed no catch for six bank anglers.

The Dalles Pool:
Salmonid fishing is CLOSED. Weekly checking showed 19 adipose fin-clipped spring chinook kept, plus six unclipped spring chinook released for 171 bank anglers; and six adipose fin-clipped spring chinook kept, plus four unclipped spring chinook released for 12 boats (22 anglers).

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Salmonid fishing is CLOSED. Weekly checking showed three adipose fin-clipped spring chinook kept, plus four unclipped spring chinook released for 35 bank anglers; and six adipose fin-clipped spring chinook kept, plus five unclipped spring chinook released for 32 boats (67 anglers).  
Sturgeon

Sturgeon anglers fishing the Portland to St. Helens area averaged 0.40 legal white sturgeon caught per boat. On Saturday’s (5/4) flight, 145 sturgeon boats and 27 Oregon bank anglers were counted.

Gorge Bank:
No report.

Gorge Boats:
Weekly checking showed one oversize and eight sublegal sturgeon released for six boats (13 anglers).

Troutdale Bank:
No report.

Troutdale Boats:
Weekly checking showed no catch for two boats (three anglers).

Portland to Longview Bank:
Weekly checking showed two legal white sturgeon kept, plus 12 sublegal sturgeon released for 13 bank anglers.

Portland to Longview Boats:
Weekly checking showed 21 legal white sturgeon kept, plus four legal, two oversize and 279 sublegal sturgeon released for 68 boats (168 anglers).

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed nine sublegal sturgeon released for eight bank anglers; and 17 sublegal sturgeon released for one boat (two anglers).

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed no catch for three bank anglers; and one oversize released for eight boats (14 anglers).  
Ben Creach, of Yakima, WA and the 7-pound Walleye he caught on the Columbia
Sturgeon creel sampling summaries and catch estimates for Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day pools can be found at the following link:
WDFW Mid-Columbia River mainstem sport sampling summary

WALLEYE:

Troutdale:
Weekly checking showed no catch for one boat (one angler).

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed no catch for one boat (three anglers).

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed no catch for one bank angler; and no catch for three boats (five anglers).

Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Spring chinook angling is open above Bonneville Dam through Sunday, May 5.


Walleye anglers are having some success in The Dalles and John Day pools.


Sturgeon anglers are catching keepers in the Portland to St. Helens area. Effective April 1, the annual sturgeon bag limit is two legal white sturgeon.
Current Columbia River regulations for sturgeon and spring chinook can be found at the Sport Fishing Regulation Update page.

Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

Salmonid angling is picking up in The Dalles and John Day pools. As of Sunday, April 28, 24,283 spring chinook have passed over Bonneville Dam.

Bonneville Pool: Weekly checking showed no catch for four bank anglers.

The Dalles Pool: Weekly checking showed 23 adipose fin-clipped spring chinook kept, plus five unclipped spring chinook released for 331 bank anglers; and six adipose fin-clipped spring chinook kept, plus one unclipped spring chinook released for 10 boats (23 anglers).

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm): Weekly checking showed three adipose fin-clipped spring chinook kept, plus one unclipped spring chinook released for 35 bank anglers; and no catch for 11 boats (26 anglers).  
Sturgeon
- Photo by Rick Swart, ODFW-
Sturgeon:

Boat anglers fishing the Portland to St. Helens area averaged 0.31 legal white sturgeon caught per boat. On Saturday’s (4/27) flight, 93 sturgeon boats and 50 Oregon bank anglers were counted.

Gorge Boats: No report.

Troutdale Bank: No report.

Troutdale Boats: Weekly checking showed two sublegal sturgeon released for 13 boats (26 anglers).

Portland to Longview Bank: Weekly checking showed three sublegal sturgeon released for eight bank anglers.

Portland to Longview Boats: Weekly checking showed 13 legal white sturgeon kept, plus one legal, one oversize and 299 sublegal sturgeon released for 51 boats (144 anglers).

The Dalles Pool:  Weekly checking showed two oversize and five sublegal sturgeon released for 22 bank anglers; and 23 sublegal sturgeon released for three boats (11 anglers).

John Day Pool: Weekly checking showed seven sublegal sturgeon released for 14 bank anglers; and two legal white sturgeon kept, plus one oversize and 10 sublegal sturgeon released for 13 boats (27 anglers).  
Ben Creach, of Yakima, WA and the 7-pound Walleye he caught on the Columbia
Sturgeon creel sampling summaries and catch estimates for Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day pools can be found at the following link:

WDFW Mid-Columbia River mainstem sport sampling summary

Walleye:

Troutdale: Weekly checking showed no catch for two boats (four anglers).

The Dalles Pool:  Weekly checking showed no catch for four bank anglers; and eight walleye kept for 11 boats (28 anglers).

John Day Pool:  Weekly checking showed one walleye kept for eight boats (14 anglers).

Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Anglers are catching a few spring chinook and winter steelhead on the lower Columbia.
The Columbia sport fishery above Bonneville Dam opened for spring Chinook Saturday, March 16.
Walleye anglers are catching a few fish in The Dalles and John Day pools.
Sturgeon anglers are catching a few keepers in The Dalles and John Day Pools.
Current Columbia River regulations for sturgeon and spring chinook can be found at the Sport Fishing Regulation Update page.  
Spring Chinook
-Photo by Tom Friesen-
Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

Salmonid catch rates remain low, most likely caused by the large run of smelt that has entered the lower Columbia. On Saturday’s (3/23) flight, 657 salmonid boats and 212 Oregon bank anglers were counted from the Columbia River Estuary to Bonneville Dam.

Gorge Bank:
Weekend checking showed no catch for 10 bank anglers.

Gorge Boats:
No report

Troutdale Boats:
Weekend checking showed two adipose fin-clipped spring Chinook kept, plus one unclipped spring Chinook released for 90 boats (220 anglers).

Portland to Westport Bank:
Weekend checking showed one adipose fin-clipped spring Chinook and five adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus one unclipped spring Chinook and one unclipped steelhead released for 183 bank anglers.

Portland to Westport Boats:
Weekend checking showed five adipose fin-clipped spring Chinook kept, plus three unclipped spring Chinook released for 83 boats (199 anglers).

Estuary Bank (Clatsop Spit to Wauna Powerlines):
Weekend checking showed no catch for three bank anglers.

Estuary Boats (Tongue Point to Wauna Powerlines):
Weekend checking showed no catch for 28 boats (62 anglers).

The Dalles Pool:
Weekly checking showed no catch for 17 bank anglers.

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Weekly checking showed no catch for seven bank anglers.  
Sturgeon
- Photo by Rick Swart, ODFW-  

STURGEON:

Sturgeon effort and catches are light on the lower Columbia. On Saturday’s (3/23) flight, 32 sturgeon boats and three Oregon bank anglers were counted. Boat anglers in The Dalles and John Day pools are catching a few keepers.

Gorge Bank:
No report.

Gorge Boats:
No report.

Troutdale Boats:
Weekend checking showed no catch for one boat (two anglers).

Portland to Westport Bank:
No report.

Portland to Westport Boats:
Weekend checking showed 31 sublegal sturgeon released for three boats (eight anglers).

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed six sublegal sturgeon released for 24 bank anglers; and one legal white sturgeon kept, plus one oversize and 69 sublegal sturgeon released for 13 boats (38 anglers).

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed two sublegal sturgeon released for 25 bank anglers; and three legal white sturgeon kept, plus five legal, one oversize and 24 sublegal sturgeon released for 17 boats (38 anglers).  
Ben Creach, of Yakima, WA and the 7-pound Walleye he caught on the Columbia
Sturgeon creel sampling summaries and catch estimates for Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day pools can be found at the following link:

WDFW Mid-Columbia River mainstem sport sampling summary

WALLEYE:

Troutdale:
Weekend checking showed no catch for one boat (one angler).

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed two walleye kept for six bank anglers; and 26 walleye kept, plus two walleye released for 18 boats (54 anglers).

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed six walleye kept, plus six walleye released for 30 boats (62 anglers).

  FISHING  

Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Anglers are catching a few spring chinook and winter steelhead on the lower Columbia.
The Columbia sport fishery above Bonneville Dam opens for spring Chinook Saturday, March 16.
Walleye anglers are catching a few fish in The Dalles and John Day pools.
Sturgeon anglers are catching a few keepers in The Dalles and John Day Pools.
Current Columbia River regulations for sturgeon and spring chinook can be found at the Sport Fishing Regulation Update page.

Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

Salmonid catch rates are still slow, but there are a few fish around and water conditions are excellent. On Saturday’s (3/9) flight, 317 salmonid boats and 156 Oregon bank anglers were counted from Prescott Beach to Bonneville Dam.

Gorge Bank:

No report.

Gorge Boats:

No report.

Troutdale Boats:

Weekend checking showed two adipose fin-clipped spring chinook kept for 17 boats (31 anglers).

Portland to Longview Bank:

Weekend checking showed two adipose fin-clipped spring chinook and two adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept for 110 bank anglers.  
Spring Chinook
- Oregon Fish and Wildlife-

Portland to Longview Boats:

Weekend checking showed five adipose fin-clipped spring chinook kept and one unclipped spring Chinook released for 68 boats (159 anglers).

Estuary Bank (Clatsop Spit to Wauna Powerlines):

Weekend checking showed no catch for one angler.

Estuary Boats (Tongue Point to Wauna Powerlines):

Weekend checking showed one adipose fin-clipped spring chinook kept for 11 boats (31 anglers).

The Dalles Pool:

Weekly checking showed two steelhead released for seven bank anglers.

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):

Weekly checking showed no catch for six bank anglers.  
White Sturgeon
- Photo by Kathy Munsel, ODFW-
Sturgeon:

Sturgeon effort and catches are light 0n the lower Columbia. On Saturday’s (3/9) flight, 33 sturgeon boats and 10 Oregon bank anglers were counted.  Boat anglers in The Dalles and John Day pools are catching a few keepers.

Gorge Bank:

Weekend checking showed no catch for two bank anglers.

Gorge Boats:

No report.

Troutdale Boats:

Weekend checking showed no catch for two boats.

Portland to Longview Bank:

No report.

Portland to Longview Boats:

Weekend checking showed one legal sturgeon white kept, plus nine sublegal sturgeon released for seven boats (14 anglers).

The Dalles Pool:  

Weekly checking showed four sublegal sturgeon released for 22 bank anglers; and two legal white sturgeon kept, plus 34 sublegal and one oversize sturgeon released for 14 boats (35 anglers).

John Day Pool:   
Ben Creach, of Yakima, WA and the 7-pound Walleye he caught on the Columbia
Weekly checking showed one sublegal white sturgeon released for 20 bank anglers; and eight legal white sturgeon kept, plus 30 sublegal, one legal, and three oversize sturgeon released for 29 boats (66 anglers).

Sturgeon creel sampling summaries and catch estimates for Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day pools can be found at the following link:
WDFW Mid-Columbia River mainstem sport sampling summary

Walleye:

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed 20 walleye kept and one walleye released for 19 boats (52 anglers).

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed six walleye kept and ten walleye released for 23 boats (43 anglers).

Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Sturgeon retention is allowed from Buoy 10 upstream to Bonneville Dam, and in The Dalles and John Day pools.  Check the current regulations for retention days and length restrictions.
Spring chinook is open to boat and bank angling from Buoy 10 upstream to Beacon Rock; and Beacon Rock upstream to Bonneville Dam is open to bank angling only.
Walleye anglers are catching a few fish in The Dalles and John Day pools.
Current Columbia River regulations for sturgeon and spring chinook can be found at the Sport Fishing Regulation Update page.

Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

Salmonid catch rates are slow but should continue to improve in the coming weeks.  On Saturday’s (3/2) flight, 280 salmonid boats and 221 Oregon bank anglers were counted.

Gorge Bank:
No report.

Gorge Boats:
No report.

Portland to Longview Bank:
Weekly checking showed one adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, and two adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus one unclipped spring chinook, and one unclipped steelhead released for 193 bank anglers.

Portland to Longview Boats:
Weekend checking showed one adipose fin-clipped spring chinook kept for 21 boats (53 anglers).

Estuary Bank (Clatsop Spit to Wauna Powerlines):
No report.

Estuary Boats (Tongue Point to Wauna Powerlines):
Weekly checking showed one unclipped spring chinook released for eight boats (21 anglers).

The Dalles Pool:
Weekly checking showed one adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus two unclipped steelhead released for five bank anglers; and one adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus three unclipped steelhead released for three boats (six anglers).

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Weekly checking showed no catch for 16 bank anglers; and one unclipped steelhead released for one boat (four anglers).  
White Sturgeon
- Oregon Fish and Wildlife -
STURGEON:

Sturgeon catch and effort is low.  On Saturday’s (3/2) flight, 39 sturgeon boats and one Oregon bank angler were counted.

Gorge Bank:
Weekly checking showed no catch for four bank anglers.

Gorge Boats:
No report.

Troutdale Boats:
No report.

Portland to Longview Bank:
No report.

Portland to Longview Boats:
Weekly checking showed 21 sublegal sturgeon released for four boats (nine anglers).

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed two sublegal sturgeon released for 27 bank anglers; and one legal white sturgeon kept, plus 47 sublegal sturgeon released for 15 boats (37 anglers).

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed one legal white sturgeon kept for 48 bank anglers; and two legal white sturgeon kept, plus five sublegal sturgeon released for 26 boats (56 anglers).

Sturgeon creel sampling summaries and catch estimates for Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day pools can be found at the following link:
WDFW Mid-Columbia River mainstem sport sampling summary  
Walleye
WALLEYE:

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed no catch for three bank anglers; and nine walleye kept, plus one walleye released for 11 boats (19 anglers).

John Day Pool:
Weekly checking showed five walleye kept, plus eight walleye released for 31 boats (58 anglers).

  FISHING  
Columbia River near Roweena in Winter
-Photo by Bob Swingle, ODFW-


Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Sturgeon retention is allowed from Buoy 10 upstream to Bonneville Dam, and in The Dalles and John Day pools.  Check the current regulations for retention days and length restrictions.


Spring Chinook are beginning to enter the Columbia River, while winter steelhead are migrating towards the tributary mouths.


Walleye anglers are catching a few fish in The Dalles and John Day pools.
Current Columbia River regulations for sturgeon and spring chinook can be found at the Sport Fishing Regulation Update page.

Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

Salmonid catch rates should improve in the coming weeks. On Saturday’s (2/23) flight, 43 salmonid boats and 67 Oregon bank anglers were counted.

Portland to Longview Bank:
Weekly checking showed one adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept for 89 bank anglers.

Portland Boats:
Weekend checking showed no catch for eight boats (17 anglers).

Westport Boats:
Weekend checking showed no catch for one boat (two anglers).

The Dalles Pool:
No report.

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Weekend checking showed no catch for nine bank anglers.  
White Sturgeon
- Oregon Fish and Wildlife -
Sturgeon:

Sturgeon catch and effort has been low. On Saturday’s (2/23) flight, 26 sturgeon boats and three Oregon bank anglers were counted.

Gorge Bank:
Weekend checking showed no catch for three bank anglers.

Gorge Boats:
No report.

Troutdale Boats:
Weekend checking showed no catch for one boat (two anglers).

Portland to Longview Bank:
No report.

Portland to Longview Boats:
No report.

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed no catch for 10 bank anglers.

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed no catch for 12 bank anglers; and three legal white sturgeon kept, plus 14 sublegal sturgeon released for 17 boats (36 anglers).

Sturgeon creel sampling summaries and catch estimates for Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day pools  
Walleye
WALLEYE:

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed three walleye kept for two bank anglers; and no catch for one boat (four anglers).

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed six walleye kept, plus one walleye released for 13 boats (31 anglers).

Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Sturgeon fishing is good in the Bonneville Pool, and fair in the lower Columbia.
Anglers are catching a few steelhead in The Dalles and John Day Pools, as well as along the beaches of the lower Columbia.
Walleye anglers are catching a few fish in Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day pools.
Current Columbia River regulations for sturgeon and spring chinook can be found at the Sport Fishing Regulation Update page.

Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

Steelhead anglers are finding a few fish in The Dalles and John Day Pools; bank anglers are also having some luck on the lower Columbia.

Portland to Longview Bank:
Weekly checking showed one adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept for 62 bank anglers.

Portland Boats:
Weekend checking showed no catch for three boats (six anglers).

Bonneville Pool:
No report.

The Dalles Pool:
Weekly checking showed one unclipped steelhead released for 15 bank anglers; and three unclipped steelhead released for one boat (two anglers).

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Weekly checking showed no catch for nine bank anglers; and one clipped and four unclipped steelhead released for four boats (nine anglers).  
White Sturgeon
- Oregon Fish and Wildlife -
STURGEON:

Gorge Bank:
No report.

Gorge Boats:
No report.

Portland to Longview Bank:
Weekly checking showed no catch for one bank angler.

Portland to Longview Boats:
Weekend checking showed 35 sublegal sturgeon released for 24 boats (67 anglers).

Bonneville Pool:  
Weekly checking showed nine sublegal sturgeon released for 56 bank anglers; and 33 legal white sturgeon kept, plus 11 legal, two oversize and 473 sublegal sturgeon released for 48 boats (135 anglers).

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed one sublegal sturgeon released for 14 bank anglers; and two legal white sturgeon kept, plus one oversize and 10 sublegal sturgeon released for one boat (three anglers).

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed one sublegal sturgeon released for 54 bank anglers; and three legal white sturgeon kept, plus four oversize and 12 sublegal sturgeon released for 37 boats (80 anglers).

Sturgeon creel sampling summaries and catch estimates for Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day Pools can be found at the following link:

WDFW Mid-Columbia River mainstem sport sampling summary  
Walleye
WALLEYE:

Bonneville Pool:  
Weekly checking showed three walleye kept for one boat (one angler).

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed two walleye kept, plus one walleye released for two boats (three anglers)

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed six walleye kept, plus three walleye released for 18 boats (31 anglers).

  FISHING WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30 -- ODFW & WDFW have scheduled a hearing for Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013 at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel (8235 Northeast Airport Way Portland, Oregon) to discuss commercial and recreational seasons for spring chinook and sturgeon. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m.
Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Sturgeon fishing is fair in Bonneville and John Day Pools.
Walleye anglers are catching a few fish in the John Day pool.  

Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

Recreational salmon fisheries in 2013 began under permanent regulations except barbless hooks are required when angling for salmon, steelhead, and trout. Modifications to the 2013 spring chinook fishery will be considered at the January 30 Compact/Joint State Hearing.

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BUOY 10 LINE UPSTREAM TO THE I-5 BRIDGE:

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, this section of the Columbia River is open to the retention of adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead and adipose fin-clipped coho with a daily bag limit of two adult salmon or steelhead (chinook longer than 24 inches or steelhead longer than 20 inches) and five jacks.  Barbless hooks are required when angling for salmon, steelhead, and trout.

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, I-5 BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER ABOVE MCNARY DAM:

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, this section of the Columbia River is open to the retention of adipose fin-clipped steelhead with a daily bag limit of two fish. The retention of spring chinook is prohibited. Barbless hooks are required when angling for salmon, steelhead, and trout.

Steelhead effort has been light in the John Day pool and on the lower Columbia below Bonneville.

Bonneville Pool:

No report.

The Dalles Pool:

No report.

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):

Weekly checking showed no catch for six bank anglers; and no catch for one boat (two anglers).  

STURGEON:

The annual bag limit in 2013 is one white sturgeon total in all zones statewide. Modifications to the 2013 sturgeon fishery will be considered at the Jan. 30 Compact/Joint State Hearing.

BUOY 10 UPSTREAM TO WAUNA POWERLINES:

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon from Wauna Powerlines (River Mile 40) downstream to Buoy 10, including Youngs Bay include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week until further notice with a daily bag limit of one white sturgeon between 38 and 54-inches fork length and an annual Oregon limit of one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during retention closures.
WAUNA POWERLINES UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM:

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon from Wauna Powerlines (River Mile 40) upstream to Bonneville Dam, including Oregon tributaries upstream to the mainline railroad bridges, except Willamette River downstream of Willamette Falls (including Multnomah Channel and Gilbert River) include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed three days per week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until further notice with a daily bag limit of one white sturgeon between 38 and 54-inches fork length and an annual Oregon limit of one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.
Until further notice, retention of sturgeon prohibited in the Willamette River downstream of Willamette Falls to the mouth including Multnomah Channel and Gilbert River. See Willamette Zone for more information regarding the Willamette River.
BONNEVILLE DAM UPSTREAM TO THE DALLES DAM:

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week through Sunday Feb. 10, 2013 or until a harvest guideline of 1,100 legal white sturgeon has been met. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 38-54 inches fork length.  The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
THE DALLES DAM UPSTREAM TO THE JOHN DAY DAM:

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week until the catch guideline of 300 legal white sturgeon has been met. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length. The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
JOHN DAY DAM UPSTREAM TO MCNARY DAM:

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week until the catch guideline of 500 legal white sturgeon has been met. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length. The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
MCNARY DAM UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is prohibited through Jan. 31, 2013.
Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week Feb. 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length. The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.  

Gorge Bank:

Weekly checking showed no catch for two anglers.

Gorge Boats:

No report – effort was light.

Portland to Longview Bank:

Weekly checking showed no catch for two bank anglers.

Portland to Longview Boats:

Weekly checking showed one sublegal sturgeon released for 18 boats (42 anglers).

Estuary Bank:

No report.

Estuary Boats:

No report.

Bonneville Pool:  

Weekly checking showed one sublegal sturgeon released for 17 bank anglers; and seven legal white sturgeon kept, plus 49 sublegal sturgeon released for 10 boats (47 anglers).

The Dalles Pool:  

No report.

John Day Pool:  

Weekly checking showed no catch for 29 bank anglers; and one legal white sturgeon kept, plus seven sublegal sturgeon released for 16 boats (39 anglers).  
Walleye
WALLEYE:

Bonneville Pool:

Weekly checking showed no catch for one boat (one angler).

The Dalles Pool:  

No report.

John Day Pool:  

Weekly checking showed two walleye kept, plus two walleye released for seven boats (13 anglers).

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30 -- ODFW & WDFW have scheduled a hearing for Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013 at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel (8235 Northeast Airport Way Portland, Oregon) to discuss commercial and recreational seasons for spring chinook and sturgeon. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m.

Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Sturgeon fishing is fair in the Bonneville Pool.  Boat anglers experienced lots of action on sublegal sturgeon with a few keepers in the mix.


A few steelhead are being caught in the John Day Pool.


Walleye anglers are catching a few fish in The Dalles and John Day pools.
Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:  

Recreational salmon fisheries in 2013 began under permanent regulations except barbless hooks are required when angling for salmon, steelhead, and trout. Modifications to the 2013 spring chinook fishery will be considered at the January 30 Compact/Joint State Hearing.

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BUOY 10 LINE UPSTREAM TO THE I-5 BRIDGE:

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, this section of the Columbia River is open to the retention of adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead and adipose fin-clipped coho with a daily bag limit of two adult salmon or steelhead (chinook longer than 24 inches or steelhead longer than 20 inches) and five jacks.  Barbless hooks are required when angling for salmon, steelhead, and trout.

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, I-5 BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER ABOVE MCNARY DAM:

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, this section of the Columbia River is open to the retention of adipose fin-clipped steelhead with a daily bag limit of two fish. The retention of spring chinook is prohibited. Barbless hooks are required when angling for salmon, steelhead, and trout.

Boat anglers had decent success for steelhead in the John Day Pool last week. Bank anglers in The Dalles Pool also caught a few fish, and a few winter steelhead are being caught off the lower Columbia River beaches.

Bonneville Pool: Weekly checking showed no catch for one boat (one angler).

The Dalles Pool: Weekly checking showed two unclipped steelhead released for eight bank anglers; and no catch for one boat (three anglers).

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm): Weekly checking showed no catch for six bank anglers; and two adipose fin-clpped steelhead kept and one unclipped steelhead released for three boats (six anglers).

STURGEON:  

The annual bag limit in 2013 is one white sturgeon total in all zones statewide. Modifications to the 2013 sturgeon fishery will be considered at the Jan. 30 Compact/Joint State Hearing.

BUOY 10 UPSTREAM TO WAUNA POWERLINES:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon from Wauna Powerlines (River Mile 40) downstream to Buoy 10, including Youngs Bay include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week until further notice with a daily bag limit of one white sturgeon between 38 and 54-inches fork length and an annual Oregon limit of one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during retention closures.
WAUNA POWERLINES UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon from Wauna Powerlines (River Mile 40) upstream to Bonneville Dam, including Oregon tributaries upstream to the mainline railroad bridges, except Willamette River downstream of Willamette Falls (including Multnomah Channel and Gilbert River) include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed three days per week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until further notice with a daily bag limit of one white sturgeon between 38 and 54-inches fork length and an annual Oregon limit of one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.
Until further notice, retention of sturgeon prohibited in the Willamette River downstream of Willamette Falls to the mouth including Multnomah Channel and Gilbert River. See Willamette Zone for more information regarding the Willamette River.
BONNEVILLE DAM UPSTREAM TO THE DALLES DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week through Sunday Feb. 10, 2013 or until a winter harvest guideline of approximately 1,150 legal white sturgeon has been met. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 38-54 inches fork length.  The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
THE DALLES DAM UPSTREAM TO THE JOHN DAY DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week until the catch guideline has been met. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length. The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
JOHN DAY DAM UPSTREAM TO MCNARY DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week until the catch guideline has been met. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length. The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
MCNARY DAM UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is prohibited through Jan. 31, 2013.
Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week Feb. 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length. The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.
Sturgeon angling was really slow on the lower Columbia last week, but anglers are catching a few keepers in the Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day pools.

Gorge Bank: Weekly checking showed no catch for two bank anglers.

Gorge Boats: No report - effort was light.

Portland to Longview Bank: Weekly checking showed no catch for one bank angler.

Portland to Longview Boats: Weekend checking showed seven sublegal white sturgeon released for 23 boats (61 anglers).

Estuary Bank: No report.

Estuary Boats: No report.

Bonneville Pool:  Weekly checking showed ten sublegal and one legal white sturgeon released for 52 bank anglers; and ten legal white sturgeon kept, plus 353 sublegal, one legal and two oversize sturgeon released for 28 boats (74 anglers).

The Dalles Pool:  Weekly checking showed one legal white sturgeon kept, plus two sublegal sturgeon released for 25 bank anglers; and ten sublegal and one oversize sturgeon released for eight boats (16 anglers).

John Day Pool:  Weekly checking showed four sublegal and one oversize sturgeon released for 55 bank anglers; and one legal white sturgeon kept, plus ten sublegal and one oversize sturgeon released for 18 boats (46 anglers).

WALLEYE:

The Dalles Pool:  Weekly checking showed no catch for one bank angler; and two walleye kept for two boats (four anglers).

John Day Pool: Weekly checking showed three walleye kept for four boats (seven anglers).

Notice of Columbia River Compact/Joint State Hearing:  ODFW & WDFW have scheduled a hearing for Wednesday January 30, 2013 at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel (8235 Northeast Airport Way Portland, Oregon) to discuss commercial and recreational seasons for spring chinook and sturgeon.
Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Despite the wintry weather last week, anglers managed to catch a few keeper sturgeon in the lower Columbia River and in The Dalles and John Day Pools.
A few steelhead are being caught off the lower Columbia River sand bars.  

Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

Recreational salmon fisheries in 2013 began under permanent regulations except barbless hooks are required when angling for salmon, steelhead, and trout. Modifications to the 2013 spring chinook fishery will be considered at the January 30 Compact/Joint State Hearing.

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BUOY 10 LINE UPSTREAM TO THE I-5 BRIDGE:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, this section of the Columbia River is open to the retention of adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead and adipose fin-clipped coho with a daily bag limit of two adult salmon or steelhead (chinook longer than 24 inches or steelhead longer than 20 inches) and five jacks.  Barbless hooks are required when angling for salmon, steelhead, and trout.

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, I-5 BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER ABOVE MCNARY DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, this section of the Columbia River is open to the retention of adipose fin-clipped steelhead with a daily bag limit of two fish. The retention of spring chinook is prohibited. Barbless hooks are required when angling for salmon, steelhead, and trout.

A few winter steelhead are being caught off the beaches.

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Weekly checking showed one adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept for two bank anglers and no catch for one boat.  

STURGEON:

The annual bag limit in 2013 is one white sturgeon total in all zones statewide. Modifications to the 2013 sturgeon fishery will be considered at the Jan. 30 Compact/Joint State Hearing.

BUOY 10 UPSTREAM TO WAUNA POWERLINES:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon from Wauna Powerlines (River Mile 40) downstream to Buoy 10, including Youngs Bay include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week until further notice with a daily bag limit of one white sturgeon between 38 and 54-inches fork length and an annual Oregon limit of one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during retention closures.
WAUNA POWERLINES UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon from Wauna Powerlines (River Mile 40) upstream to Bonneville Dam, including Oregon tributaries upstream to the mainline railroad bridges, except Willamette River downstream of Willamette Falls (including Multnomah Channel and Gilbert River) include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed three days per week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until further notice with a daily bag limit of one white sturgeon between 38 and 54-inches fork length and an annual Oregon limit of one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.
Until further notice, retention of sturgeon prohibited in the Willamette River downstream of Willamette Falls to the mouth including Multnomah Channel and Gilbert River. See Willamette Zone for more information regarding the Willamette River.
BONNEVILLE DAM UPSTREAM TO THE DALLES DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week through Sunday Feb. 10, 2013 or until a winter harvest guideline of approximately 1,150 legal white sturgeon has been met. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 38-54 inches fork length.  The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
THE DALLES DAM UPSTREAM TO THE JOHN DAY DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week until the catch guideline has been met. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length. The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
JOHN DAY DAM UPSTREAM TO MCNARY DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week until the catch guideline has been met. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length. The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
MCNARY DAM UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon is prohibited through Jan. 31, 2013.
Retention of white sturgeon is allowed seven days per week Feb. 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length. The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.
Sturgeon angling was slow last week on the lower Columbia and in the Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day pools.

Gorge Bank:
No report - effort was light due to high winds and icy conditions.

Gorge Boats:
No report - effort was light due to high winds and icy conditions.

Portland to Longview Bank:
Weekly checking showed no catch for three bank anglers.

Portland to Longview Boats:
Weekend checking showed two legal white sturgeon kept and 58 sublegal white sturgeon released for 43 boats (113 anglers).

Estuary Bank:
No report.

Estuary Boats:
No report.

Bonneville Pool:  
Effort was light in the high winds and icy conditions. Weekly checking showed four sublegal white sturgeon released for 36 bank anglers; and 70 sublegal white sturgeon released for 9 boats (29 anglers).

The Dalles Pool:  
Weekly checking showed 26 sublegal and four oversize white sturgeon released for 54 bank anglers; and one legal white sturgeon kept, plus 16 sublegal and one oversize white sturgeon released for eight boats (16 anglers).

John Day Pool:  
Weekly checking showed two sublegal white sturgeon released for 44 bank anglers; and three legal white sturgeon kept, plus one legal, 14 sublegal, and four oversize white sturgeon released for 22 boats (56 anglers).

Notice of Columbia River Compact/Joint State Hearing:  ODFW & WDFW have scheduled a hearing for Wednesday January 30, 2013 at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel (8235 Northeast Airport Way Portland, Oregon) to discuss commercial and recreational seasons for spring chinook and sturgeon.

Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

In the John Day Arm steelhead angling is slow.
White sturgeon retention is closed for 2012, but catch and release angling remains an option.
Effective January 1, 2013 white sturgeon retention will be allowed three days per week (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) from Bonneville Dam downstream to Wauna Powerlines, and seven days per week from Wauna Powerlines downstream to Buoy 10 with a daily bag limit of one white sturgeon between 38 and 54-inches fork length and an annual Oregon limit of one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

Recreational salmon fisheries in 2013 will begin under permanent regulations except barbless hooks will be required when angling for salmon, steelhead, and trout. Modifications to the 2013 spring chinook fishery will be considered at the January 30 Compact/Joint State Hearing.

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BUOY 10 LINE UPSTREAM TO THE I-5 BRIDGE:

Oct, 1 through Dec. 31, 2012, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached.

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, this section of the Columbia River will open to the retention of adipose fin-clipped spring chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead and adipose fin-clipped coho with a daily bag limit of two adult salmon or steelhead (chinook longer than 24 inches or steelhead longer than 20 inches) and five jacks.  Barbless hooks will be required when angling for salmon, steelhead, and trout.

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, I-5 BRIDGE UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER ABOVE MCNARY DAM:

Aug. 1 through Dec. 31, 2012, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, coho (only adipose fin-clipped coho may be retained between Bonneville Dam and the Hood River bridge), and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited. Effective November 1 through December 31, angling from a floating device is prohibited from Beacon Rock upstream to Bonneville Dam.

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, this section of the Columbia River will open to the retention of adipose fin-clipped steelhead with a daily bag limit of two fish. The retention of spring chinook is prohibited. Barbless hooks will be required when angling for salmon, steelhead, and trout.

The salmonid creel program on the lower Columbia has ended for the year and will resume February of 2013.

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Weekly checking showed four adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus five unclipped steelhead released for four boats.  

STURGEON:

Recreational sturgeon fisheries on the lower Columbia River will begin under permanent regulations for 2013 except the annual bag limit in 2013 will be one white sturgeon total in all zones statewide. Modifications to the 2013 sturgeon fishery will be considered at the January 30 Compact/Joint State Hearing.

BUOY 10 UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:
The retention of sturgeon is prohibited seven days per week through the remainder of 2012. Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.

BUOY 10 UPSTREAM TO WAUNA POWERLINES:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon from Wauna Powerlines (River Mile 40) downstream to Buoy 10, including Youngs Bay include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon allowed seven days per week until further notice with a daily bag limit of one white sturgeon between 38 and 54-inches fork length and an annual Oregon limit of one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during retention closures.
WAUNA POWERLINES UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon from Wauna Powerlines (River Mile 40) upstream to Bonneville Dam, including Oregon tributaries upstream to the mainline railroad bridges, except Willamette River downstream of Willamette Falls (including Multnomah Channel and Gilbert River) include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon allowed three days per week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until further notice with a daily bag limit of one white sturgeon between 38 and 54-inches fork length and an annual Oregon limit of one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.
Until further notice, retention of sturgeon prohibited in the Willamette River downstream of Willamette Falls to the mouth including Multnomah Channel and Gilbert River. See Willamette Zone for more information regarding the Willamette River.
BONNEVILLE DAM UPSTREAM TO THE DALLES DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River will include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon allowed seven days per week through Sunday Feb. 10, 2013 or until a winter harvest guideline of approximately 1,150 legal white sturgeon has been met. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 38-54 inches fork length.  The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
THE DALLES DAM UPSTREAM TO THE JOHN DAY DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River will include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon allowed seven days per week until the catch guideline has been met. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length. The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
JOHN DAY DAM UPSTREAM TO MCNARY DAM:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River will include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon allowed seven days per week until the catch guideline has been met. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length. The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide.
MCNARY DAM UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, regulations for sturgeon in this section of the Columbia River will include the following:

Retention of white sturgeon prohibited through Jan. 31, 2013.
Retention of white sturgeon allowed seven days per week Feb. 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013. The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length. The annual bag limit for Oregon in 2013 is one legal white sturgeon total for all zones statewide. Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.

Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

White sturgeon retention is closed for the year, but remains an option for catch-and-release fishing.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2013 the Columbia River, and the following tributaries, will be restricted to barbless hooks when fishing for salmon, steelhead and trout:

Northwest Zone

Youngs River from Hwy 101 bridge upstream to markers at confluence with Klaskanine River.
Lewis and Clark River from Hwy 101 bridge upstream to Alternate Hwy 101 bridge.
Walluski River from confluence with Youngs River upstream to Hwy 202 bridge.
Gnat Creek from railroad bridge upstream to Aldrich Point Road.
Knappa/Blind Slough select areas.
Willamette Zone

Willamette River mainstem below Willamette Falls, includes the Multnomah Channel and Gilbert River.
Lower Clackamas River upstream to Hwy 99E bridge.
Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BUOY 10 LINE UPSTREAM TO THE TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE:

October 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 16 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM:

This area is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead through December 31, 2012. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.  

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BONNEVILLE DAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER ABOVE MACNARY DAM:

Effective August 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, coho (only adipose fin-clipped coho may be retained between Bonneville Dam and the Hood River bridge), and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
The salmonid creel program on the lower Columbia has ended for the year and will resume February of 2013.

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):

Weekly checking showed no catch for two bank anglers; and one adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus three unclipped steelhead released for 11 boats.

STURGEON:

The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

BUOY 10 UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:

The retention of sturgeon is prohibited seven days per week through the remainder of the year.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited as per permanent regulations. Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.

Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

In the John Day Arm steelhead angling is slow and the water is muddy upstream of Philippi Park.
White sturgeon retention is closed for the year, but remains an option for catch-and-release fishing.
Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BUOY 10 LINE UPSTREAM TO THE TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE:

October 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 16 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM:

This area is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead through December 31, 2012. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BONNEVILLE DAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER ABOVE MACNARY DAM:

Effective August 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, coho (only adipose fin-clipped coho may be retained between Bonneville Dam and the Hood River bridge), and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
The salmonid creel program on the lower Columbia has ended for the year and will resume February of 2013.

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Weekly checking showed one adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus three unclipped steelhead released for two bank anglers; and four adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus three unclipped steelhead released for 16 boats.

STURGEON:

The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

BUOY 10 UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:

The retention of sturgeon is prohibited seven days per week through the remainder of the year.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited as per permanent regulations. Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.

Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Steelhead angling is good in the John Day Arm.
White sturgeon retention is closed for the year, but remains an option for catch-and-release fishing.
Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BUOY 10 LINE UPSTREAM TO THE TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE:

October 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 16 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM:

This area is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead through December 31, 2012. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BONNEVILLE DAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER ABOVE MACNARY DAM:

Effective August 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, coho (only adipose fin-clipped coho may be retained between Bonneville Dam and the Hood River bridge), and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
The salmonid creel program on the lower Columbia has ended for the year and will resume February of 2013.

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Weekly checking showed one unclipped steelhead released for one bank angler; and 11 adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus 17 unclipped steelhead released for 26 boats.

STURGEON:

The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

BUOY 10 UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:

The retention of sturgeon is prohibited seven days per week through the remainder of the year.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited as per permanent regulations. Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.

Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Steelhead angling had been good in the John Day Arm prior to the holiday weekend.


White sturgeon retention is closed for the year, but remains an option for catch and release angling.
The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BUOY 10 LINE UPSTREAM TO THE TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE:

October 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 16 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM:

This area is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead through December 31, 2012. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BONNEVILLE DAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER ABOVE MACNARY DAM:

Effective August 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, coho (only adipose fin-clipped coho may be retained between Bonneville Dam and the Hood River bridge), and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
The salmonid creel program on the lower Columbia has ended for the year and will resume February of 2013.

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Weekly checking showed one unclipped steelhead released for one bank angler.

STURGEON:

The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

BUOY 10 UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:

The retention of sturgeon is prohibited seven days per week through the remainder of the year.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited as per permanent regulations. Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.

  FISHING
Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Steelhead catches are good in the John Day Arm.
White sturgeon retention is closed for the year, but remains an option for catch-and-release angling.  
Summer Chinook caught on the Columbia
-Oregon Fish and Wildlife-
Salmon, Steelhead and Shad:

The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BUOY 10 LINE UPSTREAM TO THE TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE:

October 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 16 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM:

This area is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead through Dec. 31, 2012. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BONNEVILLE DAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER ABOVE MACNARY DAM:

Effective August 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, coho (only adipose fin-clipped coho may be retained between Bonneville Dam and the Hood River bridge), and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
The salmonid creel program on the lower Columbia has ended for the year and will resume February of 2013.

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Weekly checking showed two adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept for four bank anglers; and 17 adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus 38 unclipped steelhead released for 43 boats.

STURGEON:

The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

BUOY 10 UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:

The retention of sturgeon is prohibited seven days per week through the remainder of the year.
 

Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited as per permanent regulations.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.  
Small-mouth Bass
-U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service-  WARMWATER:
Bonneville and The Dalles Pools: smallmouth bass, walleye

Walleye and smallmouth bass fishing has been good so far this summer between Hood River and John Day Dam. Boat anglers are reporting lots of large walleye caught between fifteen and thirty feet deep on humps and channels using jigs and worms. As water temperatures continue to increase, the bass will move into shorelines and shallow structure. Anglers can target bass by fishing soft baits and plugs near shallow structure.

John Day and McNary Pools: smallmouth bass, walleye

Walleye catches have been good when the weather cooperates, anglers will find good numbers of walleye in the Boardman, Irrigon and Umatilla areas. Fall is one of the most productive times of the year to target walleye as the fish are actively feeding and respond to various angling techniques. Anglers should look for walleye near some type of structure; the most common angling method is drifting bottom bouncers with spinners and night crawlers or trolling plugs. Smallmouth fishing should be very good, water temperatures are starting to cool off and the shad fry are starting their downstream migration. Top water angling can be good in the mornings and evenings, look for fish on structure near deep water wintering areas. Top water plugs, crankbaits, grubs and spinner baits are top producers during the fall.

  FISHING
Weekend Fishing Opportunities:

Steelhead catches are fair in the John Day Arm.
Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon is fair.  
Chinook caught on the Columbia
-Oregon Fish and Wildlife-
SALMON, STEELHEAD AND SHAD:

The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BUOY 10 LINE UPSTREAM TO THE TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE:

October 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 16 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached.
Seasons may be subject to in-season modifications.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM:

This area is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead through Dec. 31, 2012. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
Seasons may be subject to in-season modifications.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BONNEVILLE DAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER ABOVE MACNARY DAM:

Effective August 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, coho (only adipose fin-clipped coho may be retained between Bonneville Dam and the Hood River bridge), and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
Seasons may be subject to in-season modifications.
The salmonid creel program on the lower Columbia has ended for the year and will resume February of 2013.

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Weekly checking showed one unclipped steelhead released for eight bank rods; and 10 adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus 11 unclipped steelhead released for 26 boats.

The Dalles Pool:
Weekly checking showed one unclipped steelhead released for seven bank anglers; and no catch for one boat (one angler).  
Sturgeon
- Photo by Rick Swart, ODFW-  STURGEON:
The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

BUOY 10 UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:

The retention of sturgeon is prohibited seven days per week through the remainder of the year.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited as per permanent regulations.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.
The Dalles Pool:

CLOSED FOR RETENTION. Weekly checking showed four legal white sturgeon kept, plus four oversize and 70 sublegal sturgeon released for 32 bank anglers; and three legal white sturgeon kept, plus six oversize and 72 sublegal sturgeon released for seven boats (20 anglers).
 

 
Ben Creach, of Yakima, WA and the 7-pound Walleye he caught on the Columbia
WARMWATER:

Walleye Creel:

The Dalles Pool:
Weekly checking showed no catch for one boat (three anglers).

Bass and walleye:

Bonneville and The Dalles Pools: smallmouth bass, walleye

Walleye and smallmouth bass fishing has been good so far this summer between Hood River and John Day Dam. Boat anglers are reporting lots of large walleye caught between fifteen and thirty feet deep on humps and channels using jigs and worms. As water temperatures continue to increase, the bass will move into shorelines and shallow structure. Anglers can target bass by fishing soft baits and plugs near shallow structure.

John Day and McNary Pools: smallmouth bass, walleye

Walleye catches have been good when the weather cooperates, anglers will find good numbers of walleye in the Boardman, Irrigon and Umatilla areas. Fall is one of the most productive times of the year to target walleye as the fish are actively feeding and respond to various angling techniques. Anglers should look for walleye near some type of structure; the most common angling method is drifting bottom bouncers with spinners and night crawlers or trolling plugs. Smallmouth fishing should be very good, water temperatures are starting to cool off and the shad fry are starting their downstream migration. Top water angling can be good in the mornings and evenings, look for fish on structure near deep water wintering areas. Top water plugs, crankbaits, grubs and spinner baits are top producers during the fall.

The Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington Border is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho and adipose fin-clipped steelhead; however, opportunities to catch fish below Bonneville are limited as most runs of salmon and steelhead are winding down.
Steelhead catches are good in the John Day Arm.
Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon is fair.  

SALMON, STEELHEAD AND SHAD

The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BUOY 10 LINE UPSTREAM TO THE TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE:

October 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead.  The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks.  Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 16 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached.
Seasons may be subject to in-season modifications.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, TONGUE POINT/ROCKY POINT LINE UPSTREAM TO A LINE PROJECTED FROM WARRIOR ROCK LIGHTHOUSE ON SAUVIE ISLAND THROUGH RED BUOY #4 TO A MARKER ON THE LOWER END OF BACHELOR ISLAND:

October 1 through December 31, this area is open for fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho, and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks. Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches.  It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached.  The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
Seasons may be subject to in-season modifications.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, A LINE PROJECTED FROM WARRIOR ROCK LIGHTHOUSE ON SAUVIE ISLAND THROUGH RED BUOY #4 TO A MARKER ON THE LOWER END OF BACHELOR ISLAND LINE UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM:

September 10 through December 31, this area is open to the retention of fall chinook, adipose fin-clipped coho and adipose fin-clipped steelhead. The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jack salmon.  Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches. It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached. The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.
Seasons may be subject to in-season modifications.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAINSTEM, BONNEVILLE DAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER ABOVE MACNARY DAM:

Effective August 1 through December 31, this section of the Columbia River is open for fall chinook, coho (only adipose fin-clipped coho may be retained between Bonneville Dam and the Hood River bridge), and adipose fin-clipped steelhead.  The daily bag limit is two adult salmon/steelhead in combination and five jacks.  Jack salmon are chinook less than or equal to 24 inches and coho less than or equal to 20 inches.  It is unlawful to angle for jack salmon after the adult daily bag limit has been reached.  The retention of chum and sockeye is prohibited.  Seasons may be subject to in-season modifications.

Salmonid angling is winding down in the lower Columbia River; however, anglers are still catching a few fish in the gorge where boat anglers averaged 1.0 fall chinook and 0.25 coho caught per boat, and bank anglers averaged 0.06 fall chinook and 0.06 coho caught per angler.  Bank anglers fishing the Rainier area averaged 0.20 coho caught per angler.

Gorge Bank:
Weekly checking showed one adult fall chinook kept, plus one unclipped coho and one unclipped steelhead released for 16 bank anglers.

Gorge Boats:
Weekly checking showed three adult fall chinook and one adipose fin-clipped coho kept, plus one adult fall chinook released for four boats (15 anglers).

Troutdale Boats:
Weekly checking showed one adipose fin-clipped jack coho kept for 17 boats (29 anglers).

Portland to Longview Bank:
Weekly checking showed one adipose fin-clipped adult coho kept for five bank anglers.

Portland to Longview Boats:
Weekly checking showed no catch for six boats (12 anglers).

John Day Pool (Columbia River above John Day Dam and John Day Arm):
Weekly checking showed two adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus one unclipped steelhead released for six bank anglers; and one adult fall chinook, and 20 adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus 36 unclipped steelhead released for 48 boats.

The Dalles Pool:
Weekly checking showed one adult fall chinook kept for three bank anglers; and one adipose fin-clipped steelhead kept, plus one unclipped steelhead released for one boat (two anglers).  


STURGEON:

The following modifications are now in effect for the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary Dam:

BUOY 10 UPSTREAM TO WAUNA POWERLINES:

Modifications were adopted at the June 28 Compact/Joint State Hearing for the 2012 mainstem Columbia River sturgeon fishery from Wauna Powerlines (River Mile 40) downstream to the mouth at Buoy 10, including Youngs Bay and all adjacent Washington tributaries. The modifications include:

The retention of sturgeon is prohibited seven days per week during Thursday, July 5 through Monday, Dec. 31, 2012.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited as per permanent regulations.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during retention closures.
WAUNA POWERLINES UPSTREAM TO BONNEVILLE DAM:

Modifications were adopted at the October 2 Compact/Joint State Hearing for the 2012 mainstem Columbia River sturgeon fishery from the Wauna Powerlines (River Mile 40) upstream to Bonneville Dam, all adjacent Washington tributaries, excluding the lower Willamette River upstream to Willamette Falls, Multnomah Channel, and Gilbert River.  The modifications include:

The retention of sturgeon is prohibited seven days per week through the remainder of the year.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited as per permanent regulations.
Catch and release of sturgeon may continue during sturgeon retention closures.
BONNEVILLE DAM UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:
Regulations for the 2012 sturgeon sport fishery from Bonneville Dam upstream to the Oregon/Washington border are currently as follows:

Sturgeon creel sampling summaries and catch estimates for Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day pools can be found at the following link:

WDFW Mid-Columbia River mainstem sport sampling summary

BONNEVILLE DAM UPSTREAM TO THE DALLES DAM:  
The Bonneville Pool is closed for sturgeon retention. Catch and release is allowed during the retention closure.  
46 inch Sturgeon
- Photo by Darin Seebeck-
THE DALLES DAM UPSTREAM TO JOHN DAY DAM:

Modifications were adopted at the October 29 Joint State Hearing for the 2012 recreational sturgeon fishery from The Dalles Dam upstream to the John Day Dam and all adjacent tributaries.

Allow the retention of white sturgeon three days per week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and prohibit the retention of sturgeon four days per week on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through November 3, 2012.  The daily bag limit is one sturgeon between 43-54 inches fork length and an annual limit of five fish.  The use of more than one single point barbless hook is prohibited.
Prohibit the retention of sturgeon seven days per week during Sunday November 4, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
JOHN DAY DAM UPSTREAM TO MCNARY DAM:
The John Day Pool is closed for sturgeon retention through the remainder of the year.  Catch and release will be allowed during the retention closure.

MCNARY DAM UPSTREAM TO THE OREGON/WASHINGTON BORDER:
Effective Wednesday August 1 through the remainder of the year, the retention of sturgeon is prohibited.  Catch and release will be allowed during the retention closure.

Gorge Bank:
Weekly checking showed no catch for two bank anglers.

Gorge Boats:
Weekly checking showed six legal white sturgeon, one oversize and 66 sublegal sturgeon released for seven boats (26 anglers).

Troutdale Boats:
No report.

Portland to Longview Bank:
No report.

Portland to Longview Boats:
Weekly checking showed one legal white sturgeon and 14 sublegal sturgeon released for five boats (10 anglers).

The Dalles Pool:
Weekly checking showed four legal white sturgeon kept, plus two oversize and 33 sublegal sturgeon released for 24 bank anglers; and two sublegal sturgeon released for one boat (two anglers).  
Ben Creach, of Yakima, WA and the 7-pound Walleye he caught on the Columbia
WARMWATER:

Walleye Creel:

Gorge:
No report.

Troutdale:
Weekly checking showed no catch for one boat (one angler).

The Dalles Pool:
Weekly checking showed no catch for two boats (four anglers).

Bass and walleye:

Bonneville and The Dalles Pools: smallmouth bass, walleye

Walleye and smallmouth bass fishing has been good so far this summer between Hood River and John Day Dam. Boat anglers are reporting lots of large walleye caught between fifteen and thirty feet deep on humps and channels using jigs and worms. As water temperatures continue to increase, the bass will move into shorelines and shallow structure. Anglers can target bass by fishing soft baits and plugs near shallow structure.

John Day and McNary Pools: smallmouth bass, walleye

Walleye catches have been good when the weather cooperates, anglers will find good numbers of walleye in the Boardman, Irrigon and Umatilla areas. Fall is one of the most productive times of the year to target walleye as the fish are actively feeding and respond to various angling techniques. Anglers should look for walleye near some type of structure; the most common angling method is drifting bottom bouncers with spinners and night crawlers or trolling plugs. Smallmouth fishing should be very good, water temperatures are starting to cool off and the shad fry are starting their downstream migration. Top water angling can be good in the mornings and evenings, look for fish on structure near deep water wintering areas. Top water plugs, crankbaits, grubs and spinner baits are top producers during the fall.