Smelt
In 2010 eulachon smelt were listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Since then their populations have grown, and eulachon smelt are occasionally available for recreational harvest.
The lowest reach of Eagle Creek on Clackamas River closed to angling Sept. 27 through Oct. 31
Razor clamming on the popular Clatsop County beaches reopens Oct. 1 after the annual conservation closure.
Several areas above Willamette Falls open to coho fishing on Oct. 1 -- including parts of the McKenzie, and mainstem, Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette.
Update to the new version on or after Sept. 30. If you've already e-tagged this season, make sure you sync your phone to the app BEFORE Sept. 30.
ODFW recommends people avoid harvesting and consuming softshell clams from the Alsea Bay estuary due to biotoxin risks.
Salmon fishing on the mainstem Columbia is now open through Sunday, Oct. 13.
In 2010 eulachon smelt were listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Since then their populations have grown, and eulachon smelt are occasionally available for recreational harvest.