Umatilla River Chinook salmon retention closed beginning Oct. 18 

PENDLETON, Ore. – From Oct. 18 through Nov. 30, 2025, the adult daily salmon and steelhead bag limit on the Umatilla River from the Hwy 730 bridge upstream to Threemile Dam is three fish total, but retention of Chinook will be closed.

The closure of Chinook retention is necessary due to low fall Chinook returns and increasing harvest rates. ODFW fish biologists are taking this action to ensure broodstock collection goals at Threemile Dam can be met and to support the long-term sustainability of the fishery.

Always check for the latest regulations before fishing by going to the Recreation Report / Fishing Report for your zone (see NE Zone Regulation updates).