Columbia River spring chinook salmon anglers will have another few days to fish with an extended season, increased bag limits and expanded fishing areas. Oregon and Washington managers met Wednesday ...

Chinook salmon migrate up the Columbia River in Oregon. (Dave Alan/Getty Images) Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a four-part series on salmon that will run in the Idaho Capital Sun on ...

If you’re looking for peaceful spots where nature meets charming small-town vibes, Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge has plenty ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Known for its diverse runs of salmon, the Columbia River draws thousands of anglers to test their luck each year. But with salmon runs nowhere near what they once were, fishing is ...

Anglers are doing well in some tributaries of the Columbia, but low water has slowed the bite in some places, while others are fishing well. The late run of coho has been inconsistent in recent years, ...

OREGON, USA — There’s a well-worn adage that goes: “It’s the early bird that catches the worm!” In the great Oregon outdoors, I have discovered the saying also holds true for catching big fish! It’s a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The battle between sea lions, salmon and fishermen has been going on for decades on the Columbia River, but tension is growing in Longview, where it appears hundreds of them have ...

For Ralph Ambrose Whitefoot, the whole experience is much more than a job. It’s about honoring the fish, his culture and life ...

Nicholas K. Geranios / AP Environmental groups and the State of Oregon are seeking a court injunction to force federal dams on the Columbia River to lower reservoirs and increase the amount of water ...

WASHINGTON – Anglers can prepare for salmon fishing as the 2025-2026 statewide recreational salmon fisheries have been finalized, offering various marine and freshwater opportunities. According to the ...