Recreation Report
Columbia Zone
Recreation Report
-Photo by Dave Wellman-
Jan. 15, 2025
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Current and upcoming fishing opportunities
- The 2025 sturgeon retention dates have been set for above Bonneville. Check the fishing regulation update page.
Sturgeon retention is now closed in the Bonneville and The Dalles pools. Check regulations for updates as there may be future sturgeon fishing opportunities in The Dalles pool.
- Winter steelhead are making an appearance in the Lower Columbia River. There should be some opportunity to catch steelhead on the beaches this time of year.
Announcements
For the latest regulations, including in-season changes
See the fishing regulations update page.
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
The salmonid creel program on the Columbia River has ended for the year and will resume February of 2025.