The Columbian

Spring chinook salmon fishing extended in Columbia River

Spring chinook salmon passage at Bonneville Dam is only at about 25 percent of the 10-year average for the date. (RICK BOWMER/Associated Press) The spring season for spring Chinook salmon and hatchery ...
Oregonian

Spring salmon fishing seasons set for Columbia River

Columbia River anglers will get to continue fishing for hatchery spring chinook salmon below Bonneville Dam from March 1 through April 6. Sport fishing is currently open through March 31 for hatchery ...
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Columbia River Chinook fishing season predicts lower numbers, but stronger returns

The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife announced the return of Columbia River spring Chinook salmon fishing seasons. The announcement comes after a joint state hearing on Thursday. The forecast ...
Oregonian

Columbia River spring chinook season set, first Willamette fish is caught

A day after the first official legal Willamette River spring chinook salmon of 2026 was landed, Oregon and Washington managers approved an early spring season for the lower Columbia River, two days ...
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Lower Columbia spring chinook season projected to last through April 6

Spring chinook angling in the lower Columbia River is projected to last through April 6 before the early season closes and sportsmen wait until a mid-May update of the salmon forecast. Under the state ...