Recreation Report
Columbia Zone
Recreation Report
-Photo by Joe Hulsey-
Columbia Fishing
February 19, 2026
Current and upcoming fishing opportunities:
Columbia River regulation updates for the 2026 sturgeon fishery are posted, and regulations changes for the 2026 spring Chinook fishery should be posted soon. Please see the fishing regulation update page for details.
Announcements
For the latest regulations, including in-season changes
See the fishing regulations update page.
Forecasts for 2026 Columbia River Spring Chinook, Summer Chinook and Sockeye are available here:
Fish consumption advisories
The Oregon Health Authority has issued consumption guidelines for parts of the Columbia River due to high levels of mercury and/or PCBs. Fish with these chemicals look, act, smell and taste like any other fish, so caution is important.
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Click here to find Columbia River regulation updates for salmon, steelhead, shad and sturgeon.
SALMON, STEELHEAD AND SHAD
On Saturday's (2/14) effort count, there were 23 bank anglers and zero boats from lower Lemon Island to the Willow Grove boat ramp. Anglers are catching a few winter steelhead from the beaches on the lower Columbia.
Gorge:
No report.
Troutdale:
No report.
Portland Airport to Warrior Rock:
Weekly checking showed no catch for 15 bank anglers.
Warrior Rock to Prescott:
No report.
Prescott to Wallace Island:
Weekly checking showed no catch for 23 bank anglers.
Wallace Island to Bouy 10:
No report.
Sturgeon
Lower Columbia River (below Bonneville Dam)
Weekly checking showed no catch for one boat (two anglers).
Bonneville Dam to McNary Dam
Retention of sturgeon opened Monday, February 16th in Bonneville and The Dalles Pools. Fishing was excellent in the Bonneville Pool and fair to good in The Dalles Pool. Keep an eye on the regulation page for updates on any potential future retention opportunity in The Dalles Pool.