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  • where the river coincides with the boundary between Washington and Oregon, the license of either state is valid. Anglers must comply with the laws of the state in which they are fishing. An angler licensed only in Oregon may not fish on the Washington shore or in Washington sloughs or tributaries, except camas slough, where the license of either state is valid from a floating device. An angler fishing the Columbia River is restricted to one daily limit even if licensed by both states. Salmon and steelhead anglers may not possess in the field, fish mutilated so that size, species or fin clip cannot be determined, until the angler has reached their automobile or principle means of land transportation and has completed their daily angling. Anglers may fish with either a saltwater, freshwater, or combination license in the waters of the Columbia River between a line from rocky point, on the Washington shore, to tongue point, on the Oregon shore, and the buoy 10 line described below. For sturgeon rules in the Columbia River tributaries, see rules for adjoining mainstem waters.
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    CRC 1North Jetty
    • All species
      A saltwater or combination license is required to fish the north jetty.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadYear-round
      Fishing for salmon and steelhead is open 7 days a week when Marine Area 1 or Buoy 10 areas are open for salmon. The daily limit and minimum size restrictions follow the most liberal regulations of either of these areas. Single-point barbless hooks required for salmon and steelhead.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Night closure. Catch-and-release.
    • Tuna and mackerelYear-round
      No min. size. No daily limit. Except northern bluefin, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna; daily limit of 2 each.
    • Herring, smelt, and sandlanceYear-round
      No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs., all species combined. All smelt caught must be kept and count toward the daily limit except CLOSED to eulachon (Columbia River smelt).
    • Anchovy and sardineYear-round
      No min. size. Daily limit 25 lbs., all species combined. May be taken by a cast net.
    • Bottomfish2nd Sat. in March-3rd Sat. in October
      Daily limit is 9 bottomfish regardless of species except surfperch. Subject to individual limits and seasons.
    • Lingcod2nd Sat. in March-3rd Sat. in October
      No min. size. Daily limit 2.
    • RockfishAug. 1-3rd Sat. in October
      No min. size. Daily limit 7. No yelloweye may be retained.
    • Surfperch2nd Sat. in March-3rd Sat. in October
      No min. size. Not included in bottomfish limit. Daily limit 12 surfperch. Daily limit 15 shiner perch.
    • Cabezon2nd Sat. in March-3rd Sat. in October
      No min. size. Daily limit 2.
    • Sixgill, sevengill, and thresher sharksYear-round - in force today
      CLOSED to fishing for, retaining, or possessing. Sixgill shark may not be removed from the water.
    • Other food fish (marine 1,2,3)Year-round
      No min. size. Daily limit 2 of each species.
    • All other fish (not listed in special rules)Year-round - in force today
      CLOSED to fishing for, retaining, or possessing.
    Rules for other dates
    • Bottomfish3rd Sun. in Oct-2nd Fri. in Mar - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Rockfish2nd Sat. in March-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      No min. size. Daily limit 7. No yelloweye may be retained.
    • RockfishMay 1-July 31 - does not apply today
      No min. size. Daily limit 7. No yelloweye, copper, quillback, or vermillion may be retained.
    CRC 519from a true north and south line through Buoy 10 to the Megler Astoria Bridge, except see Youngs Bay Control Zone
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesYear-round
      Anglers may fish with either a saltwater, freshwater, or combination license in the waters of the Columbia River from the Buoy 10 line to a line from Rocky Point on the Washington shore, to Tongue Point on the Oregon Shore.
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 31
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Forage fishYear-round - in force today
      No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs., all species combined. Forage fish jig gear allowed. Forage fish may be used live for bait. CLOSED to fishing for eulachon (Columbia River smelt).
    • Bottomfish2nd Sat. in March-3rd Sat. in October
      Daily limits, seasons, size restrictions, and gear restrictions are the same as those of the adjacent portion of Marine Area 1.
    Rules for other dates
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Last Day of Feb. - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMar. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead or 2 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-July 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Aug. 9 - does not apply today
      Chinook - min. size 24”. Coho - min. size 16”. Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 10-Aug. 24 - does not apply today
      Chinook - min. size 24”. Coho - min. size 16”. Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 25-Sept. 2 - does not apply today
      Chinook - min. size 24”. Coho - min. size 16”. Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 3-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Coho - min. size 16”. Daily limit 2. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Bottomfish3rd Sun. in Oct-2nd Fri. in Mar - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 519Youngs Bay Control Zone - waters south of a line originating on the Oregon shore at the east end of the seawall at the Warrenton Fiber log yard (approx. river mile 10.1) northeasterly through green navigation buoys 29, 31, 33, 35A to the center of the Astoria-Megler Bridge abutment adjacent to, and north of the ship channel, and continuing southerly in line with the center of the Megler Bridge span to the Oregon shore. (The Youngs Bay Control Zone includes all waters from the line defined in this section, south to the Hwy. 101 Bridge.)
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • All speciesSept. 16-July 31
      Anglers may fish with either a saltwater, freshwater, or combination license in the waters of the Columbia River from the Buoy 10 line to a line from Rocky Point on the Washington shore, to Tongue Point on the Oregon Shore.
    • TroutSept. 16-July 31
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishSept. 16-July 31
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 31
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonSept. 16-July 31
      Catch-and-release.
    • Forage fishSept. 16-July 31 - in force today
      No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs., all species combined. Forage fish jig gear allowed. Forage fish may be used live for bait. CLOSED to fishing for eulachon (Columbia River smelt).
    • Bottomfish2nd Sat. in March-3rd Sat. in October
      Daily limits, seasons, size restrictions, and gear restrictions are the same as those of the adjacent portion of Marine Area 1.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesAug. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Last Day of Feb. - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMar. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead or 2 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Coho - min. size 16”. Daily limit 2. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Bottomfish3rd Sun. in Oct-2nd Fri. in Mar - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 519from the Megler Astoria Bridge to a projected line from Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44 to the red navigation marker 2 at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesYear-round
      Anglers may fish with either a saltwater, freshwater, or combination license in the waters of the Columbia River from the Buoy 10 line to a line from Rocky Point on the Washington shore, to Tongue Point on the Oregon Shore.
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 31
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Forage fishYear-round - in force today
      No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs., all species combined. Forage fish jig gear allowed. Forage fish may be used live for bait. CLOSED to fishing for eulachon (Columbia River smelt).
    • BottomfishYear-round
      Daily limits, seasons, size restrictions, and gear restrictions are the same as those of the adjacent portion of Marine Area 1.
    Rules for other dates
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Last Day of Feb. - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMar. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead or 2 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Aug. 9 - does not apply today
      Chinook - min. size 24”. Coho - min. size 16”. Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 10-Aug. 24 - does not apply today
      Chinook - min. size 24”. Coho - min. size 16”. Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 25-Sept. 2 - does not apply today
      Chinook - min. size 24”. Coho - min. size 16”. Daily limit 2 including no more than 1 Chinook. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 3-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Coho - min. size 16”. Daily limit 2. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 521from a line from Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44 to red navigation marker 2 at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank upstream to a line at the west end of Puget Island projected from green navigation marker 39 on the Washington bank to green navigation marker 41, then to red navigation marker 42, and terminating at red navigation marker 44A on the Oregon Bank
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutMay 16-Mar. 31
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 2. Barbless hooks required. Release all trout other than hatchery cutthroat trout.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 3-Oct. 31
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Last Day of Feb. - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMar. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead or 2 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMay 16-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Aug. 9 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 10-Aug. 24 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 25-Sept. 2 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults salmon including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 521Knappa Slough & Blind Slough - Waters of Knappa Slough, Calendar Slough, and Big Creek Slough bounded to the north (upstream) by a line projecting from a regulatory marker on the eastern shore of Karlson Island to the northernmost regulatory marker at the mouth of Blind Slough and bounded to the west (downstream) by a line projecting southerly from a regulatory marker on the southwestern tip of Karlson Island through regulatory markers on the western tips of Minaker Island to a marker on the Oregon shore. And waters of Blind Slough and Gnat Creek from a north-south line represented by regulatory markers at the mouth of Blind Slough upstream to a regulatory marker in Gnat Creek located approx. 0.5 miles southeasterly (upstream) of the Barendse Rd. Bridge.
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutMay 16-Mar. 31
      Release all trout.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadYear-round
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each and 5 jacks. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Shad
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    CRC 521from a line at the west end of Puget Island projected from green navigation marker 39 on the Washington bank to green navigation marker 41, then to red navigation marker 42, and terminating at red navigation marker 44A on the Oregon Bank upstream to the Longview Bridge
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutMay 16-Mar. 31
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 2. Barbless hooks required. Release all trout other than hatchery cutthroat trout.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Last Day of Feb. - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMar. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead or 2 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMay 16-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 2 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 3-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 523from the Longview Bridge to a line projected from the Warrior Rock lighthouse to the marker atop the piling dolphin located at the downstream end of Bachelor Island on the Washington shore (Warrior Rock line)
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutMay 16-Mar. 31
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 2. Barbless hooks required. Release all trout other than hatchery cutthroat trout.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Last Day of Feb. - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMar. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead or 2 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMay 16-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 2 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 3-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 523from upstream of a line projected from the Warrior Rock lighthouse to the marker atop the piling dolphin located at the downstream end of Bachelor Island on the Washington Shore (Warrior Rock Line) to the I-5 Bridge
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutMay 16-Mar. 31
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 2. Barbless hooks required. Release all trout other than hatchery cutthroat trout.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Last Day of Feb. - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMar. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead or 2 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMay 16-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 11 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 12-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 525from I-5 Bridge to a line crossing the Columbia from Navigation Marker 82 on the Oregon shore westerly to the boundary marker on the Washington shore upstream of Fir Point 9 miles downstream from Bonneville Dam
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 11 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 12-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 525from a line between the lower end of Sand Island (near Rooster Rock) and a marker on the Oregon Shore upstream to a line between the the upstream end of Sand Island and a Marker on the Oregon Shore
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutMay 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishMay 1-Dec. 31
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Dec. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      CLOSED WATERS.
    • All speciesMay 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMay 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 11 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 12-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadMay 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 525from a line crossing the Columbia from Navigation Marker 82 on the Oregon shore westerly to the boundary marker on the Washington shore upstream of Fir Point nine miles downstream from Bonneville Dam to Beacon Rock
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonSept. 1-Apr. 30
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 11 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 12-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 525from Beacon Rock to a line from the Hamilton Island boat ramp to an Oregon boundary marker on the westernmost point of Robins Island to a marker on the Oregon mainland shore
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonSept. 1-Apr. 30
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 11 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 12-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 525from a line projected from the Hamilton Island boat ramp to an Oregon boundary marker on the westernmost point of Robins Island to a line projected from a boundary marker about 4,000’ downstream from the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam Powerhouse south to the downstream end of Cascade Island and across to the Oregon angling boundary on Bradford Island (about 850’ downstream from fish ladder), except Tanner Creek mouth area
    • All species
      Fishing from any floating device prohibited. Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Must fish with a hand-casted line from shore only. Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonSept. 1-Apr. 30
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 11 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 12-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including up to 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 525Tanner Creek Mouth Area – from a line between markers located on the Oregon shore 450’ downstream and 150’ upstream of Tanner Creek mouth out to the center of Columbia River
    • All species
      Must fish with a hand-casted line from shore only. Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Fishing from any floating device prohibited. Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesAug. 16-Oct. 15 - in force today
      Closed.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    Rules for other dates
    • TroutOct. 16-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishOct. 16-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including up to 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • SturgeonOct. 16-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Catch-and-release.
    inside the south navigation lock at Bonneville Dam: from a marker on the westernmost point of Robins Island to a marker on the Oregon mainland shore
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    CRC 525from a boundary marker about 4000’ downstream from the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam powerhouse south to the downstream end of Cascade Island and across to the Oregon angling boundary on Bradford Island (about 850’ downstream from fish ladder) to a point 600’ below the fish ladder at Bonneville Dam powerhouse
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Fishing from any floating device prohibited. Must fish with a hand-casted line from shore only.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • ShadMay 16-Mar. 31
      No min. size. No daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    Rules for other dates
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 11 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 12-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including up to 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • ShadApr. 1-May 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    from a point 600’ below the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam Powerhouse to the upstream line of Bonneville Dam
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    CRC 527from Bonneville Dam to the Hood River Bridge
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). For information on area closures of Oregon state waters of the mainstem Columbia River check ODFW website https://www.dfw.state.or.us. Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 15 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMar. 16-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon. Bank fishing only. Must fish with a hand-casted line from shore only.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 11 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and hatchery coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 12-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than hatchery coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than hatchery coho.
    • SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 1. Min. size 38” fork length. Max. size 54” fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.
    waters within 1/4 mile of the USFWS Spring Creek Hatchery grounds between posted markers located 1/4 mile on either side of the fish ladder entrance
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    CRC 527from Hood River Bridge to the Tower Island power lines
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 15 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadMar. 16-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon. Bank fishing only. Must fish with a hand-casted line from shore only.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each may be retained. Release all salmon other than coho.
    • SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 1. Min. size 38” fork length. Max. size 54” fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.
    CRC 527from Tower Island power lines to a line from the east (upstream) dock at the Port of The Dalles boat ramp straight across to a boundary marker on the Washington shore (approx. 1.8 miles below The Dalles Dam)
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each may be retained. Release all salmon other than coho.
    • SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 1. Min. size 38” fork length. Max. size 54” fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.
    CRC 527from a line from the east (upstream) dock at the Port of The Dalles boat ramp straight across to a boundary marker on the Washington shore to the upstream side of the Interstate (Hwy. 197) Bridge
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonSept. 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each. Release all salmon other than coho.
    • SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 1. Min. size 38” fork length. Max. size 54” fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 527The Washington shore from the upstream side of the Interstate (Hwy. 197) Bridge to the navigation lock wall
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Fishing from any floating device prohibited. Bank fishing only.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonSept. 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Oct. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadNov. 1-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon or 2 hatchery steelhead or 1 of each may be retained. Release all salmon other than coho.
    • SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 1. Min. size 38” fork length. Max. size 54” fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    from the Interstate (Hwy. 197) Bridge to the upstream line of The Dalles Dam except the Washington shore from the upstream side of the Interstate Bridge to the navigation lock wall
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    from The Dalles Dam to a line starting from a fishing boundary sign on the Washington north shore located approx. 1300’ upstream of The Dalles Dam and Lock boat ramp projected easterly across the Columbia River to a boundary sign on the Washington southern shore located approx. 200’ above the fish ladder exit
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release. Night closure.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 1. Night closure. Min. size 43” fork length. Max. size 54” fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.
    CRC 529from a line starting from a fishing boundary sign on the Washington north shore located approx. 1300’ upstream of The Dalles Dam and Lock boat ramp projected easterly across the Columbia River to a boundary sign on the Washington southern shore located approx. 200’ above the fish ladder exit to the west end of the grain silo at Rufus, Oregon 2.4 miles downstream of John Day Dam
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). For information on area closures of Oregon state waters of the mainstem Columbia River check ODFW website https://www.dfw.state.or.us .
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 1. Min. size 43” fork length. Max. size 54” fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.
    CRC 529from the west end of the grain silo at Rufus, Oregon 2.4 miles downstream of John Day Dam to markers approx. 3,000’ downstream of John Day Dam
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonSept. 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 1. Min. size 43” fork length. Max. size 54” fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 529from 3,000’ downstream of John Day Dam to 400’ below the fishway entrance
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Fishing from any floating device prohibited.
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonSept. 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 1. Min. size 43” fork length. Max. size 54” fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    400’ below the John Day Dam fishway entrance to the upstream line of John Day Dam
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    CRC 531from John Day Dam to a line from the grain elevators at Patterson Ferry Rd. on the Oregon shore, straight across to the Washington shore at the west end of the old concrete foundation
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 1. Min. size 43” fork length. Max. size 54” fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.
    CRC 531from a line from the grain elevators at Patterson Ferry Rd. on the Oregon shore straight across to the Washington shore at the west end of the old concrete foundation to the I-82/Hwy. 395 Bridge
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonSept. 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 1. Min. size 43” fork length. Max. size 54” fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 531from the I-82/Hwy. 395 Bridge to a red and white marker on the Oregon shore on a line that intersects the downstream end of the wingwall of the boat lock near the Washington shore
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonSept. 1-Dec. 31
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    • SturgeonJan. 1-Apr. 30 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 1. Min. size 43” fork length. Max. size 54” fork length. Check the WDFW website wdfw.wa.gov for in-season retention changes. Catch-and-release allowed if closed to retention.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    from a line across the river from the red and white marker on the Oregon shore on a line that intersects the downstream end of the wingwall of the boat lock near the Washington shore to the upstream line of McNary Dam
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    CRC 533from McNary Dam to Hwy. 730 at Washington/Oregon border
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesFeb. 15-June 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon, trout, and steelhead handling rules apply when fishing from vessels less than 30’ in length.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-Mar. 31 - does not apply today
      Daily limit 2. Release all salmon.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadApr. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    CRC 533from Hwy. 730 at the Washington/Oregon border to the Hwy. 395 Bridge at Pasco
    • All species
      Night closure and barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesAug. 1-Dec. 31
      Each angler aboard a vessel may deploy salmon/steelhead angling gear until the daily salmon/steelhead limit for all anglers aboard has been achieved.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 1-Oct. 15
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJan. 1-June 15 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadJune 16-July 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 hatchery steelhead. Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook. Continuing to fish for salmon or steelhead is prohibited once the steelhead portion of the daily limit has been retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadAug. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adult salmon including no more than 1 Chinook or 1 adult salmon and 1 hatchery steelhead may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 1-Sept. 15 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 Chinook may be retained. Release all salmon and steelhead other than Chinook and coho. Anti-snagging rule. Only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadSept. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Salmon and hatchery steelheadOct. 16-Dec. 31 - does not apply today
      Salmon min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Release all salmon and steelhead other than coho.
    CRC 534from Hwy. 395 Bridge at Pasco to Columbia Point (1/3 mile downstream of the I-182 Bridge)
    • All species
      Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon. Night closure (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • SteelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SalmonSept. 15-Oct. 31
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    400’ radius of the Columbia Irrigation District (CID) fish barrier at the mouth of the CID wasteway at Columbia Park
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    CRC 534from Columbia Point (1/3 mile downstream of the Interstate 182 Bridge) at Pasco to the I-182 Bridge
    • All species
      Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon. Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • SteelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SalmonSept. 15-Oct. 31
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • SalmonJuly 1-July 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4 Sockeye. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho. Open only to bank fishing with hand-casted lines from the shore on the Richland/Benton County side of the river.
    CRC 535from the I-182 Bridge to a line between the Snyder Boat Launch and the Selph Landing Boat launch
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon. Night closure (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Steelhead (hatchery)Oct. 1-Mar. 31
      Min. size 20”. Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SalmonSept. 15-Dec. 31
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild Chinook may be retained.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • SteelheadApr. 1-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    CRC 535from a line between the Snyder Boat Launch and the Selph Landing Boat Launch to WDFW marker ¼ mile downstream from the South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 wasteway (Ringold wasteway) outlet
    • All species
      Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon. Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Steelhead (hatchery)Oct. 1-Mar. 31
      Min. size 20”. Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SalmonAug. 16-Dec. 31
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild Chinook may be retained.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • SteelheadApr. 1-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    CRC 535West Branch Esquatzel Coulee Block 1 Irrigation Wasteway Lagoon located in Sec.12, T10N, R28E
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Night closure (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • All speciesSept. 1-Nov. 30 - in force today
      CLOSED WATERS.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesDec. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon.
    • TroutDec. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Catch-and-release.
    • SteelheadDec. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Other game fishDec. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    • SalmonAug. 16-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild Chinook may be retained.
    • SturgeonDec. 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Catch-and-release.
    CRC 535from 1/4 mile downstream of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 wasteway (Ringold wasteway) outlet to 1/2 mile upstream of Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek
    • All species
      See South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 spillway at the Ringold Springs access for spillway rules. Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon. Night closure (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Steelhead (hatchery)Oct. 1-Mar. 31
      Min. size 20”. Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SalmonAug. 16-Dec. 31
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild Chinook may be retained.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • SteelheadApr. 16-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • Steelhead (hatchery)Apr. 1-Apr. 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 20”. Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained. Open to fishing from the bank on the hatchery side of the river only.
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    between markers located 100’ upstream and 100’ downstream of the Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek and extending 100’ towards mid-river
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    CRC 535from WDFW markers 1/2 mile upstream of Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek to the Old Hanford townsite powerline crossing
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon. Night closure (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • Steelhead (hatchery)Oct. 1-Mar. 31
      Min. size 20”. Daily limit 1. Steelhead must be both adipose fin clipped and ventral fin clipped to be retained.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SalmonAug. 16-Dec. 31
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults including no more than 1 wild Chinook may be retained.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • SteelheadApr. 1-Sept. 30 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    CRC 536from the Old Hanford townsite powerline crossing to Vernita Bridge
    • All species
      Night closure (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesFeb. 1-Oct. 15
      Two-Pole allowed, except sturgeon.
    • TroutFeb. 1-Oct. 15
      Catch-and-release.
    • SteelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • Other game fishFeb. 1-Oct. 15
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SalmonAug. 16-Oct. 15
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult.
    • SturgeonFeb. 1-Oct. 15
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesOct. 16-Jan. 31 - does not apply today
      CLOSED WATERS.
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    CRC 536from Vernita Bridge to 400’ downstream of the Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet channel (Jackson Creek)
    • All species
      Night closure (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon. Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • SteelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SalmonAug. 16-Oct. 15
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult.
    • SturgeonSept. 1-Apr. 30
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    CRC 536from the marker 400’ downstream of the mouth of the Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet channel (Jackson Creek) to the boundary markers 650’ below the fish ladder at Priest Rapids Dam
    • All species
      Night closure (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Two-pole allowed, except sturgeon. Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • SteelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • SalmonAug. 16-Oct. 15
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1 adult.
    • SturgeonSept. 1-Apr. 30
      Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    • SturgeonMay 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Closed.
    at Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet channel extending to mid-stream Columbia River between boundary markers located 400’ downstream of outlet channel to marker 100’ upstream of outlet channel
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    from boundary markers 650’ below the fish ladder at Priest Rapids Dam to the upstream line of the dam
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    CRC 537from Priest Rapids Dam to a line from boundary markers 750’ downstream of east fish ladder and 500’ downstream of west fish ladder at Wanapum Dam
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesJuly 1-Oct. 15
      Two-Pole allowed.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • SteelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SalmonSept. 1-Oct. 15 - in force today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and sockeye.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release. Night closure.
    Rules for other dates
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    at Wanapum Dam between the upstream line of the dam to boundary markers 750’ downstream of east fish ladder and 500’ downstream of west fish ladder
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    CRC 539from Wanapum Dam to boundary markers 400’ downstream of the fish ladders at Rock Island Dam
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesJuly 1-Oct. 15
      Two-Pole allowed.
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • SteelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SalmonSept. 1-Oct. 15 - in force today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2 adults. Closed to fishing for and retaining coho and sockeye.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release. Night closure.
    Rules for other dates
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    from the boundary markers 400’ downstream of the fish ladders at Rock Island Dam to the upstream line of the dam
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    CRC 541from the upstream line of the Rock Island Dam to boundary markers 400’ downstream of the Rocky Reach Dam fish ladders
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • SteelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release. Night closure.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesJuly 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Two-Pole allowed.
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    at Rocky Reach Dam between the upstream line of the dam to boundary markers 400’ downstream of the fish ladders
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    CRC 543from the upstream line of Rocky Reach Dam to boundary markers 400’ below the spawning channel discharge (on Chelan Co. side) and fish ladder (on Douglas Co. side) at Wells Dam
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • TroutYear-round
      Catch-and-release.
    • SteelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Catch-and-release. Night closure.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesJuly 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Two-Pole allowed.
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    between the upstream line of Wells Dam to boundary markers 400’ below the spawning channel discharge (on Chelan Co. side) and fish ladder (on Douglas Co. side) at Wells Dam
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.
    CRC 545from Wells Dam to Hwy. 173 Bridge at Brewster
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • TroutAug. 16-July 15 - in force today
      Closed.
    • SteelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Night closure. Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesJuly 16-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Two-Pole allowed.
    • TroutJuly 16-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 10. Barbless hooks required. Release wild trout.
    • SalmonJuly 16-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    CRC 545from Hwy. 173 Bridge at Brewster to Hwy. 17
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • TroutAug. 16-June 30 - in force today
      Closed.
    • SteelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Night closure. Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesJuly 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Two-Pole allowed.
    • TroutJuly 1-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 10. Barbless hooks required. Release wild trout.
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    CRC 545from Hwy. 17 Bridge to the Corps of Engineers safety marker on the Douglas County shore to the rock jetty at the upstream shoreline of Foster Creek
    • All species
      Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
    • All speciesYear-round - in force today
      CLOSED to fishing from the Okanogan shore.
    • TroutAug. 16-June 30 - in force today
      Closed.
    • SteelheadYear-round - in force today
      Closed.
    • Other game fishYear-round
      Statewide min. size/daily limit.
    • SturgeonYear-round
      Night closure. Catch-and-release.
    Rules for other dates
    • All speciesJuly 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Two-Pole allowed.
    • TroutJuly 1-Aug. 15 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 10. Barbless hooks required. Release wild trout.
    • SalmonJuly 1-Aug. 31 - does not apply today
      Min. size 12”. Daily limit 4. Closed to fishing for and retaining Chinook and coho.
    downstream of Chief Joseph Dam from the boundary marker to the Corps of Engineers safety zone marker
    • All species
      CLOSED WATERS.

    Statewide base layerParsed

    These defaults apply where the rules above do not modify them.

    Season
    Saturday before Memorial Day through Oct. 31Statewide
    Gear
    One line, up to 3 hooks; barbed or barbless; single, double, or treble hooks allowedStatewide
    Bait
    Allowed. Chumming prohibited unless a water's special rules permit itStatewide
    Poles
    1 pole. A two-pole endorsement covers lakes and ponds only.Statewide

    Where the verbatim rules above name a species, season, or limit, they replace the rows below. Each row is tagged with the layer it comes from.

    SpeciesDaily limitSize
    Trout
    		2min. 8"Statewide
    Steelhead
    Release all wild steelhead.
    		2min. 20"Statewide
    Whitefish
    		15-Statewide
    Bass (largemouth and smallmouth)
    No size restriction or daily limit in rivers, streams, and beaver ponds.
    		No limit-Statewide
    Walleye
    No size restriction in rivers and streams.
    		No limit-Statewide
    Channel catfish
    No min. size in rivers and streams.
    		No limit-Statewide

    How this answer was assembled

    1. StatewideStatewide river rules are the base layer: default season, gear, bait, and limits.
    2. This waterSpecial rules written for this exact water replace the statewide defaults where they speak.
    3. Emergency orderEmergency orders in effect today override everything else. They sync quietly when the phone has coverage and never lock you out of the app.

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    The drawn shape is the named water, matched from the official list against the USGS National Hydrography Dataset and accepted only because the name resolved to a single feature in this water's county.

    • a true north and south line through Buoy 10(no geocodable landmark class)
    • the Megler Astoria Bridge, except see Youngs Bay Control Zone(road: not found near line)
    • Youngs Bay Control Zone - waters south of a line originating on the Oregon shore at the east end of the seawall at the Warrenton Fiber log yard northeasterly through green navigation buoys 29, 31, 33, 35A(no geocodable landmark class)
    • the center of the Astoria-Megler Bridge abutment adjacent to, and north of the ship channel, and continuing southerly in line with the center of the Megler Bridge span to the Oregon shore.(road: not found near line)
    • the Megler Astoria Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • a projected line from Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44 to the red navigation marker 2 at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank(no geocodable landmark class)
    • a line from Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44(no geocodable landmark class)
    • red navigation marker 2 at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank upstream to a line at the west end of Puget Island projected from green navigation marker 39 on the Washington bank to green navigation marker 41, then to red navigation marker 42, and terminating at red navigation marker 44A on the Oregon Bank(no geocodable landmark class)
    • Knappa Slough & Blind Slough - Waters of Knappa Slough, Calendar Slough, and Big Creek Slough bounded(no geocodable landmark class)
    • the north by a line projecting from a regulatory marker on the eastern shore of Karlson Island to the northernmost regulatory marker at the mouth of Blind Slough and bounded to the west by a line projecting southerly from a regulatory marker on the southwestern tip of Karlson Island through regulatory markers on the western tips of Minaker Island to a marker on the Oregon shore. And waters of Blind Slough and Gnat Creek from a north-south line represented by regulatory markers at the mouth of Blind Slough upstream to a regulatory marker in Gnat Creek located approx. 0.5 miles southeasterly of the Barendse Rd. Bridge.(road: not found near line)
    • a line at the west end of Puget Island projected from green navigation marker 39 on the Washington bank(no geocodable landmark class)
    • green navigation marker 41, then to red navigation marker 42, and terminating at red navigation marker 44A on the Oregon Bank upstream to the Longview Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • the Longview Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • a line projected from the Warrior Rock lighthouse to the marker atop the piling dolphin located at the downstream end of Bachelor Island on the Washington shore(no geocodable landmark class)
    • upstream of a line projected from the Warrior Rock lighthouse(no geocodable landmark class)
    • the marker atop the piling dolphin located at the downstream end of Bachelor Island on the Washington Shore to the I-5 Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • I-5 Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • a line crossing the Columbia from Navigation Marker 82 on the Oregon shore westerly to the boundary marker on the Washington shore upstream of Fir Point 9 miles downstream from Bonneville Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • a line between the lower end of Sand Island and a marker on the Oregon Shore(no geocodable landmark class)
    • a line between the the upstream end of Sand Island and a Marker on the Oregon Shore(no geocodable landmark class)
    • a line crossing the Columbia from Navigation Marker 82 on the Oregon shore westerly(no geocodable landmark class)
    • the boundary marker on the Washington shore upstream of Fir Point nine miles downstream from Bonneville Dam to Beacon Rock(dam: not found near line)
    • Beacon Rock(no geocodable landmark class)
    • a line from the Hamilton Island boat ramp to an Oregon boundary marker on the westernmost point of Robins Island to a marker on the Oregon mainland shore(no geocodable landmark class)
    • a line projected from the Hamilton Island boat ramp(no geocodable landmark class)
    • an Oregon boundary marker on the westernmost point of Robins Island to a line projected from a boundary marker about 4,000’ downstream from the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam Powerhouse south to the downstream end of Cascade Island and across to the Oregon angling boundary on Bradford Island , except Tanner Creek mouth area(dam: not found near line)
    • Tanner Creek Mouth Area – from a line between markers located on the Oregon shore 450’ downstream and 150’ upstream of Tanner Creek mouth out(no geocodable landmark class)
    • the center of Columbia River(tributary: not found near line)
    • inside the south navigation lock at Bonneville Dam: from a marker on the westernmost point of Robins Island(dam: not found near line)
    • a marker on the Oregon mainland shore(no geocodable landmark class)
    • a boundary marker about 4000’ downstream from the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam powerhouse south(dam: not found near line)
    • the downstream end of Cascade Island and across to the Oregon angling boundary on Bradford Island to a point 600’ below the fish ladder at Bonneville Dam powerhouse(dam: lookup failed)
    • a point 600’ below the fish ladder at the new Bonneville Dam Powerhouse(dam: not found near line)
    • the upstream line of Bonneville Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • Bonneville Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • the Hood River Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • the Tower Island power lines(no geocodable landmark class)
    • a line from the east dock at the Port of The Dalles boat ramp straight across to a boundary marker on the Washington shore(no geocodable landmark class)
    • a line from the east dock at the Port of The Dalles boat ramp straight across(no geocodable landmark class)
    • a boundary marker on the Washington shore to the upstream side of the Interstate Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • The Washington shore from the upstream side of the Interstate Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • the navigation lock wall(no geocodable landmark class)
    • the Interstate Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • the upstream line of The Dalles Dam except the Washington shore from the upstream side of the Interstate Bridge to the navigation lock wall(dam: not found near line)
    • The Dalles Dam(dam: lookup failed)
    • a line starting from a fishing boundary sign on the Washington north shore located approx. 1300’ upstream of The Dalles Dam and Lock boat ramp projected easterly across the Columbia River to a boundary sign on the Washington southern shore located approx. 200’ above the fish ladder exit(dam: not found near line)
    • a line starting from a fishing boundary sign on the Washington north shore located approx. 1300’ upstream of The Dalles Dam and Lock boat ramp projected easterly across the Columbia River(dam: not found near line)
    • a boundary sign on the Washington southern shore located approx. 200’ above the fish ladder exit to the west end of the grain silo at Rufus, Oregon 2.4 miles downstream of John Day Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • the west end of the grain silo at Rufus, Oregon 2.4 miles downstream of John Day Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • markers approx. 3,000’ downstream of John Day Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • 3,000’ downstream of John Day Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • 400’ below the fishway entrance(no geocodable landmark class)
    • 400’ below the John Day Dam fishway entrance(dam: not found near line)
    • the upstream line of John Day Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • John Day Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • a line from the grain elevators at Patterson Ferry Rd. on the Oregon shore, straight across to the Washington shore at the west end of the old concrete foundation(road: not found near line)
    • a line from the grain elevators at Patterson Ferry Rd. on the Oregon shore straight across(road: not found near line)
    • the Washington shore at the west end of the old concrete foundation to the I-82/Hwy. 395 Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • the I-82/Hwy. 395 Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • a red and white marker on the Oregon shore on a line that intersects the downstream end of the wingwall of the boat lock near the Washington shore(no geocodable landmark class)
    • a line across the river from the red and white marker on the Oregon shore on a line that intersects the downstream end of the wingwall of the boat lock near the Washington shore(no geocodable landmark class)
    • the upstream line of McNary Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • McNary Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • Hwy. 730 at Washington/Oregon border(road: not found near line)
    • the Hwy. 395 Bridge at Pasco(road: not found near line)
    • Columbia Point(no geocodable landmark class)
    • Columbia Point at Pasco(no geocodable landmark class)
    • the I-182 Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • a line between the Snyder Boat Launch and the Selph Landing Boat launch(no geocodable landmark class)
    • WDFW marker ¼ mile downstream from the South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 wasteway outlet(no geocodable landmark class)
    • 1/4 mile downstream of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation PE16.4 wasteway outlet(no geocodable landmark class)
    • 1/2 mile upstream of Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek(hatchery: not found near line)
    • WDFW markers 1/2 mile upstream of Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek(hatchery: lookup failed)
    • the Old Hanford townsite powerline crossing(no geocodable landmark class)
    • Vernita Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • 400’ downstream of the Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet channel(hatchery: not found near line)
    • the marker 400’ downstream of the mouth of the Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet channel(hatchery: not found near line)
    • the boundary markers 650’ below the fish ladder at Priest Rapids Dam(dam: priest rapids dam)
    • at Priest Rapids Hatchery outlet channel extending(hatchery: not found near line)
    • mid-stream Columbia River between boundary markers located 400’ downstream of outlet channel to marker 100’ upstream of outlet channel(no geocodable landmark class)
    • the upstream line of the dam(dam: not found near line)
    • Priest Rapids Dam(dam: priest rapids dam)
    • a line from boundary markers 750’ downstream of east fish ladder and 500’ downstream of west fish ladder at Wanapum Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • at Wanapum Dam between the upstream line of the dam(dam: not found near line)
    • boundary markers 750’ downstream of east fish ladder and 500’ downstream of west fish ladder(no geocodable landmark class)
    • Wanapum Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • boundary markers 400’ downstream of the fish ladders at Rock Island Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • the upstream line of the Rock Island Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • boundary markers 400’ downstream of the Rocky Reach Dam fish ladders(dam: not found near line)
    • at Rocky Reach Dam between the upstream line of the dam(dam: not found near line)
    • boundary markers 400’ downstream of the fish ladders(no geocodable landmark class)
    • the upstream line of Rocky Reach Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • boundary markers 400’ below the spawning channel discharge and fish ladder at Wells Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • between the upstream line of Wells Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • Wells Dam(dam: not found near line)
    • Hwy. 173 Bridge at Brewster(road: not found near line)
    • Hwy. 17(road: not found near line)
    • Hwy. 17 Bridge(road: not found near line)
    • the Corps of Engineers safety marker on the Douglas County shore to the rock jetty at the upstream shoreline of Foster Creek(tributary: not found near line)
    • downstream of Chief Joseph Dam from the boundary marker(dam: not found near line)
    • the Corps of Engineers safety zone marker(no geocodable landmark class)

    0 of 63 stretch boundaries resolved to points on the line. Landmark pins are approximate where the law names a landmark; confirm posted boundaries at the water. Unresolved ends stay open rather than guessed.

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    Sampled mid-month from the dated rows; short windows can slip between samples. The rows above are authoritative.

    At the water nowContext

    Overnight
    29°F
    Widespread Frost
    Wind 6 mph · 1% precip
    Tuesday
    62°F
    Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
    Wind 7 mph · 3% precip
    Tuesday Night
    33°F
    Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Frost
    Wind 2 to 6 mph · 3% precip

    Streamflow: 55,900 cfs at columbia river below priest rapids dam, wa (2026-10-13 05:15)

    Forecast: National Weather Service. Flow: nearest active USGS gauge in this water's area, which may sit on a different reach. Conditions are context, not rules.

    What are you fishing for here?Advice

    Pick from the species named in Columbia River's rules. Setups are checked against the gear rules in force today, and your picks are remembered on this device only. These are rule-aware suggestions, not a claim about what is biting; advice, not law, and the rules above govern.

    You also need (Washington)

    Washington and Oregon share this water. Which licence you need depends on which state's water you are fishing, and the two states may or may not honour each other's. Some shared waters have their own licence or a written agreement, often with places it does not cover. Check both states before you go; the list below is Washington only.
    • Fishing license. Everyone age 16 and older needs a fishing license. Under 16 fishes license-free.
    • Catch record card. Required for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and halibut, at every age including under 16. Electronic catch record cards are available in the MyWDFW and Fish Washington apps. Where a water's pamphlet entry shows a CRC code, record your catch against it.
    • Two-pole endorsement. Lets you fish a second pole on most lakes, but only where the water's rules honor it. Lake Washington, for example, does not.
    • Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement. Required for salmon and steelhead fishing on listed Columbia basin waters (ages 15 and older). The pamphlet entry says so where it applies, for example the lower Yakima River.
    • On this water: record salmon and steelhead on your catch record card under codes 1, 519, 521, 523, 525, 527, 529, 531, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 539, 541, 543, 545.
    • On this water: parts of this river require the Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement; the rules above say where.

    Checked against WDFW fishing licenses and catch record cards on July 2, 2026.

    Receipts

    Statewide rules
    Statewide
    2026-27 WA Sport Fishing Rules - statewide freshwater rules & species rules (rivers)
    Checked against this official source on July 2, 2026.
    Special rules - Columbia River
    This water
    2026-27 WA Sport Fishing Rules - columbia basin rivers special rules, columbia river
    Checked against this official source on July 7, 2026.
    These rules matched the official source when we last checked (July 3, 2026). If a future check ever disagrees, this page gets flagged automatically. How we check our data

    Local services near Columbia River

    Tackle shops, guides, and boat launches that serve this water will appear here - a separate lane below the rules, so a local business can reach you without ever getting between you and the regulation.

    Run a shop or guide service on Columbia River? Get listed.