09-25-2004, 01:56 PM
Oregon Fisheries Update
September 24th – September 30th, 2004
Fisheries Update: : Fall Chinook fishing on Tillamook Bay is underway! Don't go without the knowledge you need to pursue Oregon's largest strain of salmon. Get tech report #7 which details the Tillamook Bay fishery or tech report #16 which details how to catch these fish on bobbers from our secured web site. These reports and several more are available at http://www.theguidesforecast.com/techrpt.shtml.
The sturgeon fishery re-opens to retention on Thursdays, Fridays, and Satudays beginning October 1 from the Wauna Powerlines up to Bonneville Dam.
Razor clamming re-opens on the Clatsop beaches (North of Tillamook Head) on October 1st.
All-depth halibut will be open every Friday and Saturday through October 31st or the fulfillment of quota. Bag limits have been increased to two fish measuring at least 32 inches. Halibut fishing remains open within the 40-fathom line seven days a week where the increased bag limit takes effect September 24th.
Tuna fishing offshore has been very good, but the long trip requires proper equipment and a knowledgeable crew.
Alsea and Siuslaw tidewater has been producing chinook. Coos Bay is productive for chinook on the troll. Fishing at Winchester Bay and the lower Umpqua has been slow this week. Summer steelhead fishing is slow although the smallmouth bas fishery, while winding down, remains rewarding.
Chinook fishing is good on the Rogue in the Grants Pass area. The lower river and bay offers a mixed bag of chinook, summer steelhead and coho. Summer steelheading on the upper river has slowed.
The Sandy has been producing coho while these fish seem to have lockjaw on the Clackamas. The North Santiam remains high with few opportunities. prospects are slightly better on the south Santiam.
Deschutes trollers report fair fishing at the mouth. steelheading upstream is fair while chinook fishing is slow. Fly anglers are enjoying decent redside fishing upstream.
Rainbows have been planted this week at Mt. Hood Pond, Foster Reservoir, North Fork Reservoir, Small Fry Lake and Crooked River.
Soap Box
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
For more information call 503-947-6002
For Immediate Release Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004
Stakeholder group to discuss coastal coho recovery Monday
SALEM - As part of an ongoing series of meetings to help state and federal agencies shape recovery planning for coastal coho, an advisory committee will meet in a public session Monday, Sept. 27, in Charleston.
The agenda of the Oregon Coastal Coho Project Stakeholder Team includes a discussion of fish passage and habitat issues impacting coho, a presentation on hatchery issues relevant to the Oregon Plan Assessment, and a status update on the Oregon Plan Assessment.
The meeting will be held at the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 61907 Seven Devils Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public comment will be taken beginning at 3 p.m..
The State of Oregon and the National Marine Fisheries Service (also known as NOAA Fisheries) began a collaborative project earlier this year to address the conservation of coastal coho. The objectives of the project are to:
1) assess Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds efforts to conserve and rebuild coastal coho populations;
2) use the assessment to assist NOAA Fisheries' with a status review;
3) use the assessment as a basis to seek legal assurances for local participants; and
4) use the assessment as a foundation for developing a recovery plan for coho.
The stakeholder team is advising both the State of Oregon and NOAA Fisheries on the entire Coastal Coho Project. Members of the team represent fish conservation, fishing, private land, timber, agricultural, tribal and other interests. More information on the Coastal Coho Project and the stakeholder team can be found at www.oregon-plan.org.
More on our site at:
http://www.TheGuidesForecast.com/
The Guide's Forecast
Helping you catch more fish!
September 24th – September 30th, 2004
Fisheries Update: : Fall Chinook fishing on Tillamook Bay is underway! Don't go without the knowledge you need to pursue Oregon's largest strain of salmon. Get tech report #7 which details the Tillamook Bay fishery or tech report #16 which details how to catch these fish on bobbers from our secured web site. These reports and several more are available at http://www.theguidesforecast.com/techrpt.shtml.
The sturgeon fishery re-opens to retention on Thursdays, Fridays, and Satudays beginning October 1 from the Wauna Powerlines up to Bonneville Dam.
Razor clamming re-opens on the Clatsop beaches (North of Tillamook Head) on October 1st.
All-depth halibut will be open every Friday and Saturday through October 31st or the fulfillment of quota. Bag limits have been increased to two fish measuring at least 32 inches. Halibut fishing remains open within the 40-fathom line seven days a week where the increased bag limit takes effect September 24th.
Tuna fishing offshore has been very good, but the long trip requires proper equipment and a knowledgeable crew.
Alsea and Siuslaw tidewater has been producing chinook. Coos Bay is productive for chinook on the troll. Fishing at Winchester Bay and the lower Umpqua has been slow this week. Summer steelhead fishing is slow although the smallmouth bas fishery, while winding down, remains rewarding.
Chinook fishing is good on the Rogue in the Grants Pass area. The lower river and bay offers a mixed bag of chinook, summer steelhead and coho. Summer steelheading on the upper river has slowed.
The Sandy has been producing coho while these fish seem to have lockjaw on the Clackamas. The North Santiam remains high with few opportunities. prospects are slightly better on the south Santiam.
Deschutes trollers report fair fishing at the mouth. steelheading upstream is fair while chinook fishing is slow. Fly anglers are enjoying decent redside fishing upstream.
Rainbows have been planted this week at Mt. Hood Pond, Foster Reservoir, North Fork Reservoir, Small Fry Lake and Crooked River.
Soap Box
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
For more information call 503-947-6002
For Immediate Release Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004
Stakeholder group to discuss coastal coho recovery Monday
SALEM - As part of an ongoing series of meetings to help state and federal agencies shape recovery planning for coastal coho, an advisory committee will meet in a public session Monday, Sept. 27, in Charleston.
The agenda of the Oregon Coastal Coho Project Stakeholder Team includes a discussion of fish passage and habitat issues impacting coho, a presentation on hatchery issues relevant to the Oregon Plan Assessment, and a status update on the Oregon Plan Assessment.
The meeting will be held at the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 61907 Seven Devils Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public comment will be taken beginning at 3 p.m..
The State of Oregon and the National Marine Fisheries Service (also known as NOAA Fisheries) began a collaborative project earlier this year to address the conservation of coastal coho. The objectives of the project are to:
1) assess Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds efforts to conserve and rebuild coastal coho populations;
2) use the assessment to assist NOAA Fisheries' with a status review;
3) use the assessment as a basis to seek legal assurances for local participants; and
4) use the assessment as a foundation for developing a recovery plan for coho.
The stakeholder team is advising both the State of Oregon and NOAA Fisheries on the entire Coastal Coho Project. Members of the team represent fish conservation, fishing, private land, timber, agricultural, tribal and other interests. More information on the Coastal Coho Project and the stakeholder team can be found at www.oregon-plan.org.
More on our site at:
http://www.TheGuidesForecast.com/
The Guide's Forecast
Helping you catch more fish!