Welcome to Washington Fish Reports

Despite the winter chill, Washingtonians have plenty of reasons to head outdoors during the holidays. Seasonal fisheries are underway throughout the state, waterfowl hunting is in full swing, and birders are gearing up for some prime viewing opportunities. Those planning to

Action: Returns Drano Lake to permanent rule as listed in the 2019-20 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet. Effective date: Immediately. Species affected: All species. Location: In the waters downstream of markers on point of land downstream and across from Little White Salmon National Fish

Last week's creel survey found Oregon anglers averaged 15 hrs/fish for 18 fish landed and Washington anglers averaged 19 hrs/fish for 11 steelhead landed, which is good success for the small run forecast for this season. 'Hoppers are done now,

Water flow: 851 Visibility: 48 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 45 Degrees F Water condition: Stained Best time of day to fish: Late morning until dark Best stretch: Pawatka Bridge in Oregon, downstream to the Snake and the Wallowa River in Oregon Best access point: Troy,

24 fishing caught limits of Yellowtail Rockfish and the 22 that fished for lingcod caught 18 had others on that got off! Awesome day on the water.

11 fishing landed limits of Yellowtail Rockfish and the 8 that fished for lingcod landed 15 nice size ones! Little bumpy this morning but flattened out at the end of the day!

Action: Allows a limited sturgeon retention fishery. White sturgeon from 44 inches minimum to 50 inches maximum fork length may be retained. Effective dates: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, only. Species affected: White sturgeon. Locations: Mainstem Columbia River from the Wauna powerlines upstream to Bonneville Dam,

15 fishing caught limits of Yellowtail rockfish and 22 lingcod. it was very challenging conditions but they were nice ones!

Regulation updates as of October 7, 2019 These are in-season regulation changes adopted on a temporary or emergency basis. Please see e-regulations for permanent regulations. Snake River from the Oregon-Washington border upstream to the deadline below Hells Canyon Dam Effective October 5, through

The 20 great guys from Hanley Construction landed limits of Yellowtail rockfish, and 36 Lingcod! This 25.5 lb fish won the weekly derby!

Limits of Yellowtail rockfish, the Lings were off the bite, 19-23 fishing landed 14. Some nice ones though, missed the derby by a couple ounces

2019 has come to an end. Thank you all for a great season!! Heres a few pics from 2019. The 2020 schedule for Albacore is up on Deepsea charters website. Everyone have a great winter looking forward to see you