Beginning Dec. 1, temporary wild winter steelhead harvest restrictions will be in affect on Illinois, Rogue rivers.

Razor clam harvesting is now closed from Cascade Head to the California border the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today.

The lowest reach of Eagle Creek on Clackamas River closed to angling Sept. 27 through Oct. 31

Several areas above Willamette Falls open to coho fishing on Oct. 1 -- including parts of the McKenzie, and mainstem, Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette.

Coho and Chinook fishing on the mainstem Columbia from Buoy10 to the Hwy 395 bridge will be open through the end of the year.

Green sunfish

Green sunfish rarely become large enough to be pursued by most anglers, except youngsters. They are often considered a liability because they compete with more desirable game fish and readily stunt in the face of competition.

A green sunfish in a clear fish tank. The fish is greenish-brown with opal blue accents throughout.