Recreation Report
Columbia Zone
Recreation Report
-Photo by Joe Hulsey-
Columbia Fishing
April 2, 2026
Current and upcoming fishing opportunities:
Columbia River regulation changes for the 2026 spring Chinook fishery are posted. 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 (3/28) effort count, there were 224 bank anglers and 522 boats from Bonneville to Buoy 10. Fishing for Chinook is slow but improving, especially in the lower areas of the river.
Gorge: Weekly checking showed no catch for one boat (two anglers); and no catch for three bank anglers.
Troutdale: Weekly checking showed one Chinook kept for 29 boats (52 anglers).