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Sockeye & Steelhead Plunking on the Columbia River — A Super Effective, Fun, and Easy Way to Bank Fish

Welcome to the ultimate fishing adventure! From freshwater lakes to deep sea expeditions, we bring you epic catches, pro tips, gear reviews, scenic spots, and the thrill of the tug. Whether you're a ...
Tri-City Herald

Your guide to Columbia River 2025 spring fishing — by boat or from the bank

With the days getting longer and the warmer, people are gearing up for an exciting season of fishing all the way till the end of fall. Tri-Cities offers an incredible number of places to go fishing ...
KelownaNow

First sockeye salmon in 86 years return to upper Columbia, nearing BC

For the first time in over 86 years, two sockeye salmon made history by surviving to make the journey partway to their home ...
Chippewa Herald

Half of Columbia River sockeye salmon dying due to hot water

BOISE, Idaho — More than a quarter million sockeye salmon returning from the ocean to spawn are either dead or dying in the Columbia River and its tributaries due to warming water temperatures.

Lower numbers for sockeye salmon return in South Okanagan still progress after decades of work

Preliminary forecasts estimate between 15,000 to 16,000 sockeye salmon returning, while there were upwards of 300,000 fish ...
KING5

'I did the crime': Salmon fishing on the Columbia River means following the rules or risking penalty

PORTLAND, Ore. — Known for its diverse runs of salmon, the Columbia River draws thousands of anglers to test their luck each year. But with salmon runs nowhere near what they once were, fishing is ...