Author Archive: Editorial Staff

Two rods to be allowed fishing in the lower Willamette River starting March 1st.

SALEM, Ore.— Anglers with the two-rod validation will be able to use two rods in the lower Willamette River beginning on March 1, under a temporary rule adopted by ODFW. Effective March 1 through Aug. 15 for anglers with the validation,…
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Willamette River fishing report 3-10-2021

  WILLAMETTE RIVER: catch-and-release sturgeon, steelhead, spring Chinook Anglers should confirm access before they go. All Metro Parks and boat ramps are now open, but may have modified operations. Check conditions at individual parks on Metro’s website. State parks and recreation areas…
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Willamette River fishing report 2-25-2021

  WILLAMETTE RIVER   Effective March 1 through August 15, 2021, the two-rod validation is allowed downstream of Willamette Falls (including the Multnomah Channel) with the following conditions: Is only allowed when open to angling for hatchery Chinook, hatchery steelhead, trout, or warmwater…
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Willamette River Fishing Report 2-18-2021

Anglers should confirm access before they go. All Metro Parks and boat ramps are now open, but may have modified operations. Check conditions at individual parks on Metro’s website. State parks and recreation areas appear open. Check Willamette Falls fish counts. The…
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Willamette River fishing report 12-23-2020

  Anglers should confirm access before they go. All Metro Parks and boat ramps are now open, but may have modified operations. Check conditions at individual parks on Metro’s website. State parks and recreation areas appear open. Check Willamette Falls fish counts….
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The Willamatte River gets the best wild winter steelhead returns in three years

  SALEM, Ore. – Wild Willamette winter steelhead, an iconic run that is considered by many to be the most imperiled fish in Oregon, are posting some of their best returns in three years. ODFW’s biologists hope this is the…
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