SALEM, Ore – ODFW today announced opening dates for the Columbia River all-depth and nearshore recreational Pacific halibut fishery openings. The subarea runs from Leadbetter Point, WA to Cape Falcon, OR. All-depth…
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Razor clamming closed on Clatsop beaches July 15-Sept. 30
ASTORIA, Ore. – The annual summer conservation closure for razor clams begins Wednesday, July 15 and runs through Sept. 30 on Clatsop beaches (from Tillamook Head in Seaside to the mouth of…
More summer Chinook fishing on the Columbia River July 9-15; Shad fishing closed July 9-15 in Bonneville Pool to reduce risk of sockeye handle
CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Fishery managers in Washington and Oregon set additional Chinook salmon fishing days during their joint meeting today thanks to an upper Columbia summer Chinook run that is exceeding original forecasts. Recreational…
Netarts Bay WEBS Programs Move Online This Year!
Netarts, OR – For many years, the Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) has sponsored educational programs for students and the general public centered on Netarts Bay. Before…
Coast Guard assists after fishing vessel sinks near Florence, Ore.
ASTORIA, Ore. — Coast Guard crews responded to a fishing vessel crew who abandoned ship in the early morning hours Monday June 29th near Florence. At approximately 1:50 a.m., Coast Guard watchstanders…
Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue 3 on Oregon Coast Saturday
Brookings, Ore. — Crew members from Coast Guard Station Chetco River and good Samaritans rescued three men from a capsized vessel Saturday outside the mouth of the Chetco River. At 10:45 a.m….
ODFW announces two openings added to Central Coast spring all-depth halibut
NEWPORT, Ore. – Two additional openings have been added to Oregon’s Central Coast Subarea, increasing anglers’ opportunity to harvest the quota for the spring all-depth halibut fishery. July 16-18 and July 30-August…
Make a paradise where you are
By Victoria Stoppiello Recently a conflict emerged in the town of Manzanita. Owners, wanting to sell two lots on the north side of the community, put up signs forbidding people to use…
Central Coast all-depth halibut adds sixth opening
NEWPORT, Ore. – An additional weekend in July is added to Oregon’s Central Coast Subarea to replace the May 14-16 opening that was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. The Subarea includes ports…
Beyond the Beach: Trailhead and Beach Ambassador Program Seeks Volunteers
By Dan Haag for Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve Launched as a pilot program in late summer of 2019, the Trailhead and Beach Ambassador program was developed to connect with visitors…
