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Fisheries managers have set the ground rules for early spring chinook salmon fishing on the Columbia River. This year’s season on the lower river (downstream from Bonneville Dam) will run through April 6 which pics up the early part of the yea

With the prospect of excellent runs taking shape the Buoy 10 season for 2025 should offer plenty of opportunities to bring home both chinook and coho salmon. While not quite official I expect the Buoy 10 season to start on August 1 as usual and it&#

Manistee River Salmon Fishing – Tippy Dam Recreational Area Salmon fishing is in full swing now with good numbers of Kings on gravel visible spawning fish.  Lots of both Coho Salmon Chinook Salmon Fall Steelhead King Salmon and Lake Trout

Welcome to my 2024 fishing reports for the Portland/Vancouver area with an emphasis on the nearby Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Right now this report will focus mostly on spring chinook salmon fishing which is just beginning for the year. I will s

If you’re searching for a Portland Oregon fishing guide or charter you might be curious about what’s in season. In the local rivers and streams you’ll find a variety of fish species such as Chinook salmon Coho salmon white sturgeon

Fisheries managers in Oregon and Washington have added four more days to the spring chinook salmon fishery on the lower Columbia River. The Columbia season will now remain open through Tuesday April 9 from Buoy 10 to the boater deadline that’s

Early indications are that the 2024 spring chinook fishing season will be open every day through Friday April 5. That’s according to a report in Northwest Sportsman magazine based on preliminary recommendations. The Columbia River Compact will

With only a few weeks left in our 2024 season fishing has been pretty exciting for the fleet of boats at QCL. Over the past week we have had a large amount of pink salmon invade the grounds. But not to worry we have also been seeing a slight increas

We’re nearing the tail end of the 2024 fishing season in Area 1. Following a bout of strong Northwest winds the final weeks have shaped up with calmer seas and a welcome touch of sunshine. Inshore Chinook fishing has been a bit challenging but

KETCHIKAN ALASKA / March 16 2024 – Chinook Shores Lodge an Alaska fishing lodge specializing in guided charters and self-guided fishing today announced the addition of the ninth Silver Streak rental boat to its impressive fleet. Renowned for i

September is just right around the corner and you might think Buoy 10 fishing will be over. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Yes the Chinook salmon we’re catching right now will be off-limits in this area after Labor Day but that

Fall fishing is going strong across the Upper Peninsula region. A nice variety of fishing is available for both cold & warm water species. Some Chinook and Coho Salmon have entered our streams and surf casting/shoreline opportunities are also av

INGREDIENTS 1 cup mayonaise (preferable Best Foods or Dukes) 3/4 cup dill pickles (chopped) 1/4 cup capers (chopped) 2 tablespoons onion (finely chopped) 1 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2

As Hogust looks on the horizon we find the frequency of Chinook salmon on the slow side though over the last few days several of the biggest fish this year the biggest fish in the last four years have been caught. The tides are beginning to return t

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds wild Alaska Halibut or Cod 1 1/4 cups Bisquick 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 small egg lightlty beaten 6-8 ounces beer canola oil for frying DIRECTIONS Heat oil to 375 degrees (in deep fryer

The fishing scene is starting to heat up! Chinook salmon are stealing the spotlight ranging from 10 to 15 pounds these beauties are keeping anglers on their toes. With the occasional 20+ pounder adding excitement to the mix and cheers in the Bell Ri

Adapted from the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Recipe Catalog INGREDIENTS: FOR TH LEMON VINAIGRETTE (makes 1 cup) 2 lemons zested and juiced Juice of one orange 1 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper ½ cup extra virgin

Pacific Angler Fall Fishing Sale 2024 The fall fishing season is upon us!  The rivers are starting to get their first push of chinook and coho sturgeon fishing has been fantastic in the Fraser.  The saltwater salmon coho and chinook fishin

Seattle is known for its world-class salmon fishing and for good reason. The city is located on the Puget Sound which is home to five different species of salmon: Chinook (King) Coho (Silver) Pink Chum and Sockeye. Chinook Salmon known as King salmo

We’re charging past the midpoint of the 2024 fishing season and this past week has been a blast for the entire fleet. The weather has been our ally with steady conditions making it a breeze to navigate the kelp beds. Yet the search for those e