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2023 Sport Bottomfish Newsletter

This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon's 2023 sport bottomfish fishery.

March 26, 2024

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10 tips for Buoy 10 fishing

The Buoy 10 fishery, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, offers anglers a chance to catch Chinook and coho salmon fresh from the ocean.

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Invasive golden mussels intercepted on incoming watercraft at Ashland inspection station

SALEM, Ore. – ODFW staff at the Ashland Boat Inspection Station found golden mussels on a watercraft that was being transported to a new owner from the Sacramento River Delta to Oregon on April 4. The watercraft was decontaminated at the inspection station and all golden mussels attached to the…

April 8, 2026

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Columbia Spring Chinook is Game On!

Spring Chinook season on the Columbia River is like a football game with a low-scoring start to the game. Although there is tremendous anticipation and excitement related to reports of the first springer of the year being caught, that's just the kickoff. As the game continues, both teams (fish and anglers) get warmed up and start putting bigger numbers on the board.

March 4, 2026

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Commission meeting Feb 20 in Springfield will consider a petition to modify commercial Dungeness crab fishery rules

Public comment period open; comment via online form SALEM, Ore.—Oregon's Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Feb. 20 at the Lane County Armed Forces Readiness Center, 3106 Pierce Parkway in Springfield. The meeting starts at 8 am and will be livestreamed on the meeting agenda page and at ODFW's YouTube…

January 29, 2026

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How to crab

Oregon crabbing is a year-round activity that can almost always yield a successful trip. Crabbing trips require minimal gear, often available for rent in coastal towns, and while boat crabbing increases your likelihood for success, dockside crabbing is easy and very accessible. Before crabbing, be aware of crab regulations. Knowledge of where, when, and how to crab will increase your chances for success. Learn where to crab

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Where to crab & clam in Nehalem Bay

Nehalem Bay offers both beach and boat access to softshell and purple varnish clam beds.

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11 tips for late season duck hunting

Frigid temperatures, frozen water, wary birds – the last month of duck hunting season can be tough. Here are some tips for closing the season strong.

January 10, 2023

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Columbia Walleye Check all the Boxes

January 5, 2026

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Marine Zone

Oregon’s beaches, bays and ocean waters have more kinds of fishing than anywhere in the state. From chasing surfperch in the… well, surf, to hooking cabezon from a rocky jetty, to going deep after rockfish and halibut, to the line-screaming runs of an albacore tuna, this zone offers a species and fishing technique for every angler. Subscribe for updates Starting Jan. 1, 2026, an Ocean Endorsement is needed for most recreational anglers fishing in the ocean. Check the Ocean Endorsement page for more information. Ocean Endorsement

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Warmwater fishing in central Oregon

The central area follows the Deschutes River Basin along the eastern slope of the Cascades, and includes the middle reaches of the Columbia River from Bonneville upstream to the mouth of the John Day River. The warm and dry summer months help to create productive warmwater fisheries in the area's larger reservoirs including Crane Prairie Reservoir, a consistent producer of sizeable largemouth bass, and Prineville Reservoir which is renowned for its crappie. In the Columbia River, outstanding fishing for bass and walleye can be found in Bonneville Pool and The Dalles Pool.

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Living with Birds

March 26, 2026

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10 most common recreationally caught flatfish off Oregon

There are a variety of flatfish species that can be found off the Oregon coast.

December 6, 2024

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Living with cougars

Cougars currently occupy most of the available cougar habitat in the state and are expanding into lower quality habitats that include human habitation. At the same time, urban areas are expanding into cougar habitat due to population growth and development. Follow these tips to stay safe in cougar country.

March 27, 2026

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Fishing Report - Southwest Zone

SW Fishing June 18, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Trolling at Lost Creek and Applegate Reservoirs continues to be very good. Howard Prairie and Hyatt Reservoirs have plenty of legal-size rainbow trout. Holdovers from last year are a good size. Spring Chinook are moving through the Middle Rogue, and a few anglers are reporting success. Try plugs or plunking along current seams on the inside bends of the river to intercept them. Early morning or evening when sunlight is not directly on the water will be the best time to intercept migrating springers. Cooper Creek Reservoir looks nice and…

September 05, 2017

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10 tips for catching coho

Minimal gear, aggressive fish and plenty of bank fishing opportunity – just three reasons to try coho fishing.

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How to check (and earn) preference points

Check your preference points.

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Commission meets Dec. 11-12 in Salem

SALEM, Ore.—The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Thursday and Friday, Dec. 11-12 to set 2026 groundfish regulations and hear an informational briefing on the barbless hook requirement for Columbia River recreational fisheries. Both a Dec. 11 workshop and Dec. 12 meeting will be in a hybrid format, allowing for…

December 5, 2025

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Summer Fishing Outlook in a Dry Year

June 11, 2026

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Start hunting game birds

Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or harvesting food to fill the freezer, there are many reasons to become a hunter. Here’s how to take the first steps into the field.

August 18, 2025