There are good numbers of Chinook spread throughout the lower river. We’re currently experienced a powerful rainstorm on the coast that has brought the water levels up significantly.  As the water drops back down a bit after the storm passes, anglers may find that a fresh push of salmon and some winter steelhead may have moved into the system.  Temporary rule changes for wild adult Chinook are now in place Aug. 31-Dec. 31. One wild adult Chinook per day and two total for the time period. This temporary rule change affects only adult wild Chinook. All other zone regulations still apply including the hatchery Chinook retention.  

ODFW tracks hatchery survival and other important information through coded wire tag returns.  Anglers with hatchery catch are encouraged to return adipose fin-clipped Chinook snouts to ODFW. A snout box with instructions is located inside the fish cleaning station in the port near the boat ramp. Thank you for your participation.