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 ...

Beginning Jan. 1, all anglers age 15 and older must buy a Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement (CRSSE) to fish recreationally for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and many of its ...

Anglers will get four more days to fish for fall chinook and coho salmon on most of the Columbia River. Oregon and Washington fish managers met Wednesday and approved fishing for chinook and hatchery ...

Smiles light up the faces of (from left) John Kirby, Kyle Hoyt, and Sharon Harmon. These fall Chinook were taken just above the Warrior Rock deadline. (Photo courtesy of Sharon Harmon) Oregon and ...

The years-long tradition of camping by Vernita Bridge on the Columbia River will end Oct. 16, the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding campers. The fall chinook season is one ...

Washington will ban camping at Vernita Bridge site starting mid October. Department cites health risks, trash buildup and habitat damage from overuse. Officials plan day-use upgrades and seek funding ...