CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Chinook salmon retention on the Columbia River from the Buoy 10 line upstream to the western (downstream) end of Puget Island will close effective 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30. State fishery…
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ODFW seeks North Coast representative for the Salmon and Trout Enhancement Advisory Committee – Apply by Sept. 16
SALEM, Ore.—ODFW is seeking applicants for one position representing the North Coast on the Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Advisory Committee. Interested individuals should apply by Sept. 16, 2022. ODFW is…
Retention of some rockfish species prohibited, bag limit decreases beginning Sept. 6
(August 26, 2022- NEWPORT, Ore) – Beginning Sept. 6 when fishing from a boat during the recreational bottomfishing season, retention of China and copper rockfish and cabezon is prohibited, and the daily…
Action Notice Recreational Ocean Salmon North of Cape Falcon: Closed to Chinook Salmon Retention Beginning at 12:01 am Tuesday, Aug. 23
(August 22, 2022 RECREATIONAL OCEAN SALMON ACTION NOTICE: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in consultation with the State of Oregon, the State of Washington, and fishery representatives met today via conference…
Tuna boats arrive today, August 20 at Port of Garibaldi; Oregon Tuna Classic in Progress this weekend
What we’ve all been waiting for – tuna season is here. Fishing boats will arrive after being out to sea with their cargo holds full. Catch your share of tuna starting tomorrow at Port…
Wild coho retention allowed in several coastal rivers this fall – Nehalem, Tillamook, Nestucca in Tillamook County
(August 19, 2022 –SALEM, Ore.) — Several coastal river basins (Nehalem, Tillamook, Nestucca, Siletz, Yaquina, Beaver Cr., Alsea, Umpqua, Coos) will be open to some wild coho harvest this year beginning as…
ODFW announces in-season changes to Pacific halibut sport fishery
August 16, 2022 NEWPORT, Ore – ODFW today, August 16, 2022 announced changes in two subareas of the Pacific halibut sport fishery. Central Coast Subarea (Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain): Beginning Sept. 1, the summer…
Dory boat captain loses right to fish after multiple poaching incidents
PACIFIC CITY, Ore.—OSP Fish and Wildlife Division brought charges against a commercial fishing captain operating a dory boat in Pacific City. NOAA Enforcement Officers assisted in the case. Tillamook County officials completed…
Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Advisory for Netarts Bay Recreational Crabbing and Clamming after Sewage Spill August 5th; Q&A Provides Details into Spill, Lack of Public Notification, Confusing, Conflicting Information
By Laura Swanson On Tuesday August 9th, the Tillamook County Pioneer received information about a Netarts Bay sewage spill that had occurred on August 5th and expected to receive a press release…
Notice of ODFW Warning: Sewage Spill in Netarts Bay Aug. 5th, Bay Closed to Harvest of Oysters, Clams
A sewage spill occurred in Netarts Bay on August 5th, 2022. Per ODFW, Netarts Bay is closed to harvest of oysters and clams, until further notice. The following signage is posted throughout…