ODFW Outdoor recreation

Wild coho seasons open on coastal rivers

Wild coho fisheries are now open on the Nehalem, Tillamook Bay, Nestucca, Siletz, Yaquina, Alsea, Siuslaw, Umpqua, Coos, and Coquille rivers. Tenmile Lakes and the established wild coho fisheries on Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes will open Oct. 1.

Fall chinook moving into Columbia

Upriver bright chinook salmon are moving into the Columbia River between Longview and Bonneville dam and effort is increasing as anglers target these prized fish. The season should be good through the end of the month, with a forecast of 766,000 adult fall chinook this year.