Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering a free fishing weekend on June 1–2, 2024. Anglers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this special event. No license or tag is required to fish for salmon, sturgeon, crab, or any other species in...
Fisheries managers in Oregon and Washington once again added more fishing days to the spring chinook salmon fishery on the lower Columbia River. Anglers will now be able to fish for salmon below Bonneville Dam during several brief periods in May and June. Here are the...
Welcome to my 2024 and 2025 reports for the Portland/Vancouver area, with a focus on the nearby Columbia and Willamette Rivers. This report will primarily address spring Chinook salmon fishing, which is just commencing for the year. I will present my first-hand...
Oregon and Washington fisheries managers have now extended the 2024 Columbia River spring chinook fishing season a third time. Here are the newly added days you can fish in the river from the boat and bank deadlines below Bonneville Dam down to the lower river at...
After a day spent fishing with Marvin’s Guide Service on the Willamette or Columbia Rivers near Portland, Oregon, one might wonder about the finest dining options the vicinity. This article aims to present a curated list of my favorite restaurants in Portland,...
As a Portland-based fishing guide the Columbia River has been the cornerstone of my livelihood. I have been fishing this river since childhood and have been guiding others for over two decades. This Columbia River Fishing Report will keep you up to date on...