States set 2021 Columbia River salmon and steelhead seasons
CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Oregon and Washington fishery managers recently announced seasons and regulations for 2021 Columbia River summer and fall salmon and steelhead fisheries.
Improved forecasts for summer Chinook, fall Chinook and coho salmon will allow for increased opportunity to target these fish. However, the forecasts for sockeye salmon and upriver summer steelhead (155,600 and 101,400 respectively) are below average and will require conservative retention seasons.
For the summer season, retention of adult hatchery Chinook will open June 16 and continue through July 5 downstream of Bonneville Dam and through July 31 from Bonneville Dam upstream to the OR/WA border. In both areas, sockeye and hatchery steelhead retention will be allowed June 16 to July 31, but with a reduced bag limit for each.
Updated March 10 In the summer, Sauvie Island is Portland s favorite rural retreat. Situated just 10 miles north of the city proper, it s an easy getaway for beachgoers particularly those looking to lounge in the buff and u-pickers hoping to score some fresh produce. Even at its most crowded, the vibe is still bucolic and sleepy. In the winter months, though, the island gets even sleepier. The beaches and hiking trails are pretty much empty, and there s no line of traffic searching for parking spots. Sure, there s a bit less to do even the most dedicated exhibitionist will think twice about stripping down and frolicking in the Columbia when it s 45 degrees and drizzly. But there s still winter bird watching: There are 250 bird species that can be seen on the island throughout the year, and in late winter, there s still a chance to catch sandhill cranes before they migrate north.