Clatsop beaches reopen Oct. 1 for razor clam harvesting after the annual conservation closure that began July 15. Before heading out to harvest razor clams or any shellfish, always call the Shellfish Safety Hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or visit…
Category: Oregon Dept. Fish & Wildlife
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Columbia River Chinook fishing extended through Oct. 13
(September 25, 2024- CLACKAMAS, Ore.)—Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington extended Chinook retention on the mainstem Columbia River for two additional weeks during a joint state hearing today. The decision came after…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE hosts Oct. 2 Pacific halibut public meeting
(NEWPORT, Ore) – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting an Oct. 2 public meeting to discuss the 2025 sport Pacific halibut season. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE recommends people avoid harvesting and consuming softshell clams from Alsea Bay estuary; OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY issued recreational use advisory for Eckman Lake
(September 19, 2024- NEWPORT, Ore) – After the Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use advisory for Eckman Lake in Lincoln County, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends people avoid harvesting…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Keep fishing for fall salmon – Columbia River seasons extended to Sept. 30th
(September 18, 2024 – CLACKAMAS, Ore.)—Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added more recreational salmon fishing days in the mainstem Columbia River during a joint state hearing today. With today‘s changes, the following…
More fall salmon fishing in store for the Columbia River – Chinook Salmon reopens at Buoy 10 – Sept. 12-22
(September 11, 2024 – CLACKAMAS, Ore.) —Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added additional recreational salmon fishing days in the mainstem Columbia River during a joint state hearing yesterday afternoon. Chinook fishing at…
Commercial black rockfish harvest reductions for 2025 one topic of annual ODFW commercial nearshore fishery public meetings
NEWPORT, Ore. – ODFW is holding two public meetings to discuss the commercial black and blue rockfish fishery and the nearshore fishery. Meetings will be held Sept. 10 in Port Orford with…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Ocean salmon anglers get four days of fishing Columbia River subarea; reminders on mid-coast salmon seasons
(August 16, 2024- NEWPORT, Ore.) – Ocean salmon fishing in Cape Falcon, OR to Leadbetter Pt., WA (Columbia River subarea) reopens Monday, Aug. 19 through Thursday Aug. 22 only. Effective Friday, Aug. 23 possession of salmon onboard…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Sunday Aug. 11 last day to fish ocean salmon from Leadbetter Point, WA to Cape Falcon, OR for recreational anglers
NEWPORT, Ore. – This Sunday is the last day recreational anglers can fish for ocean coho and Chinook salmon in the area from Leadbetter Point, WA to Cape Falcon, OR. This area closes at…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Invasive weed treatment at Cape Meares Lake August 7
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Cape Meares Lake will be treated to remove aquatic invasive weeds on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Eurasian water milfoil that has taken over the lake is inhibiting fishing and other recreational activities…
