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

WASHINGTON - Starting January 1, anglers aged 15 and older will need a Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement to fish recreationally for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River ...

Oregon and Washington met by telephone Wednesday and re-opened the Columbia River to chinook salmon fishing from Saturday through July 19. The open area is from the Astoria/Megler Bridge upriver to ...

When the salmon hit the docks in Astoria, Ore., during the Buoy 10 fishery, the town puts on a festival atmosphere. If you go, better make the reservations soon. Most hotels will book up solid. (Team ...

Blame my late start to the fall salmon season on high water temperature and late-arriving fish. Waiting for the river to cool down and salmon passage counts to build, I spent September afternoons ...

Overheard: The annual Columbia River adult salmon returns report has just been released and according to the report, anglers who enjoy fishing for spring salmon can look forward to better fishing than ...

Nicholas K. Geranios / AP Environmental groups and the State of Oregon are seeking a court injunction to force federal dams on the Columbia River to lower reservoirs and increase the amount of water ...