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NW Fishing July 9, 2026 Trout season opened in the Northwest Zone streams on Friday, May 22. See the regulation booklet for limits, open areas, and bait restrictions. Cutthroat trout are present in almost all areas open to angling and sea-run cutthroat are starting to come into tidewater. Nehalem Bay will start getting "summer" Chinook back this month. These fish are actually early returning fall Chinook but there are always some caught in July. Numbers will be low this early, but they should start showing up anytime. The Bag limit is one wild adult Chinook per day and five for…
MARINE FISHING July 9, 2026 Announcements As of Jan. 1, 2026, an Ocean Endorsement is needed for most recreational anglers fishing in the ocean. Check the Ocean Endorsement page for more information. Saltwater News Bulletins Be among the first to know about in-season changes! You can subscribe to receive emails and text message alerts for marine topics that interest you. It's easy to unsubscribe at any time. Your contact information will remain confidential. Three different lists of interest to ocean enthusiasts are available: bottomfish, halibut and ocean salmon. Albacore It's that time of year, when we start to see the…
Willamette Fishing July 9, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Shad fishing is good in the Oregon City area. Several waterbodies will continue to be stocked with trout this week, however the upcoming hot weather will most certainly impact trout stockings. Many of the valley ponds are already too warm to receive their usual spring stockings. Check the stocking schedule for changes or try warmwater fishing. Spring Chinook continue to be caught in the Willamette below St Johns Bridge. Catch is increasing around Kelley Point Park. Target these fish early in the morning and on incoming to high tides with…
SNAKE FISHING July 9, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing Bass and trout can be caught downstream of Hells Canyon Dam. As the weather warms, fishing for bass, perch, and crappie will get good in Hells Canyon Reservoirs Some large crappie are being caught in Brownlee Reservoir Announcements: If your favorite fishing spot is no longer listed It's probably because that river, lake or reservoir is closed for the season, inaccessible due to snow and bad roads, or offers limited fishing opportunities during the winter months. These waterbodies will re-appear in the Recreation Report when they re-open next spring, or…
Columbia Fishing July 9, 2026 Current and upcoming fishing opportunities: Steelhead fishing is still good on the Columbia River below Kalama, and bank anglers caught a few sockeye over the weekend before the season closed. For the latest regulations for the summer management season, see the fishing regulation update page. 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…
SALEM, Ore. — ODFW is seeking applicants to serve on two public advisory committees that support its Fish Screening and Fish Passage Programs. These programs play a vital role in protecting native fish populations across the state. Through collaboration with landowners, agencies, and conservation partners, the programs work to keep…
SALEM, Ore.—Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, 2025. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required on these days. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free. Oregon…