Fishing Seasons

Columbia River Spring Chinook
Between February and May, Spring Chinook fishing below Bonneville Dam is an exciting opportunity for angling near Portland. Spring salmon range in size from about 12 pounds up to 30 pounds. This could be a record breaking year with close to 400,000 fish returning to the Columbia.

Columbia River Sturgeon
These fine eating fish run in size from 42 inches to well over 12 feet long. Keeper size is 42 to 60 inches.

Columbia River Chinook/Coho (Astoria)
This region of Oregon has historically produced some of the most exciting angling outside of Alaska. Fishing for Chinook and Coho in the Lower Columbia begins August 1st and runs through September 15th. In the first part of the season there is a two fish limit, of which only one can be a Chinook. Starting August 16th, the limit per person bumps up to three fish, the one Chinook rule still applies. The projected run for this year is over a million hatchery Coho and 600,000 Chinook Salmon which should make for excellent fishing.

Tillamook Bay Fall Chinook
Fishing in Tillamook Bay starts September 15th and continues until November 1st. Fall Chinook Salmon from Tillamook Bay are known for their size. Fish range in size from about 20 pounds up to 50 pounds. For a great all around outdoor experience, crabbing is also available with your fishing trip.