Recreation Report
Columbia Zone
Recreation Report
-Photo by Joe Hulsey-
Columbia Fishing
May 14, 2026
Current and upcoming fishing opportunities:
A joint state hearing was held May 12th to set new dates for recreational salmonid fishing on the Columbia River. Please see the fishing regulation update page for details.
Announcements
For the latest regulations, including in-season changes see the fishing regulation 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
Lower Columbia: Closed – no report.
Bonneville Pool: Closed – no report.
The Dalles Pool: Closed – no report.John Day Pool: Closed – no report.
STURGEON
Lower Columbia River: No report.
Bonneville Pool: Weely checking showed 10 sublegal and one over-legal sturgeon released for three boats (17 anglers).
The Dalles Pool: Weekly checking showed one sublegal sturgeon released for one boat (four anglers).
John Day Pool: Weekly checking showed one sublegal, 41 legal, and two over-legal sturgeon released for one boat (six anglers).
Walleye
Lower Columbia River (below Bonneville Dam): No report.
Bonneville Pool: No report.
The Dalles Pool: Weekly checking showed 66 walleye kept and five walleye released for 10 boats (nine anglers).
John Day Pool: Weekly checking showed 98 walleye kept and 51 walleye released for 11 boats (26 anglers).