11-21-2003, 09:46 PM
Oregon Fisheries Update
November 21st – November 27th, 2003
River fishing for chinook? Fall crabbing on the Columbia or your favorite coastal estuary? Go to: [url "http://www.theguidesforecast.com/techrpt.shtml"][#0000ff]http://www.theguidesforecast.com/techrpt.shtml[/#0000ff][/url] and get your hands on lesson for these different fisheries and how to catch the hordes of salmon coming back this fall! Let us help you make the most of your outdoor experience!
For those wondering what's going on with Marine regulations regarding bottom fish, right from the horse's mouth:
GROUNDFISH: The Pacific Fishery Management Council recently adopted in-season changes to the Oregon recreational ground fish fishery for the 2003 season. The following changes become effective Nov. 21, 2003. The Oregon recreational ground fish fishery will be open only inside the 27-fathom curve. (Maps and latitudinal/longitudinal waypoints depicting the 27-fathom line can be found at [url "http://www.hmsc.oregonstate.edu/odfw"][#800080]www.hmsc.oregonstate.edu/odfw[/#800080][/url]. Click on “regulations, ” go to “Ground fish Conservation Areas off Oregon,” click on “Maps and coordinates,” then click on the 27-fathom depth contour line under “Eastern Boundary Coordinates.”)
Bag limits and length restrictions remain unchanged, except that retention of lingcod and canary rockfish will be prohibited in all Oregon marine waters (ocean, shore, jetty and estuaries). These regulations will remain in effect through Dec. 31, 2003. Starting Jan. 1, 2004, the sport ground fish fishery regulations will change to those listed in the 2004 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.
The 2003 in-season sport ground fish regulatory changes do not affect the ongoing Elk River Terminal Area chinook salmon fishery. The basis of the in-season change reflects a higher than expected catch of lingcod and canary rockfish in the California recreational fishery. As these two species are considered over fished, and are managed coast wide off California, Oregon and Washington, in-season regulatory changes were made to all commercial and recreational ground fish fisheries of the three states.
Steelhead fishing on the Columbia continues to be interesting in the John Day Pool but is significantly better in the lower John Day stretch itself. Troll plugs in the mainstem and bobber and jig it in the river itself.
Crabbing on the lower Columbia is still awesome!
Recent rains put the rivers down mid-week but primed them for awesome chinook action over the weekend. Be cautious as snow may greet you above 1,000 feet making traveling treacherous. On the good side, the rivers will likely stay primed for salmon migration although the best fishing will definitely take place on Friday and Saturday. Leaves will likely be an issue so be prepared to fight them off of your plugs! The bay fishery is done and crabbing will slow with the freshwater influx.
Three Rivers has already seen some decent winter steelhead action! The Nestucca may see some late season chinook as well but look for steelhead to provide some better opportunities.
Siletz anglers will see a few chinook with the rain. A late winter run is typical on this river.
Winter steelhead have been counted at Willamette Falls and Thanksgiving is the traditional kickoff for the season. It'll be mid to late December before the action really cranks up in the Sandy, Clackamas and North Santiam Rivers, however.
No trout stocking is scheduled this week.
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November 21st – November 27th, 2003
River fishing for chinook? Fall crabbing on the Columbia or your favorite coastal estuary? Go to: [url "http://www.theguidesforecast.com/techrpt.shtml"][#0000ff]http://www.theguidesforecast.com/techrpt.shtml[/#0000ff][/url] and get your hands on lesson for these different fisheries and how to catch the hordes of salmon coming back this fall! Let us help you make the most of your outdoor experience!
For those wondering what's going on with Marine regulations regarding bottom fish, right from the horse's mouth:
GROUNDFISH: The Pacific Fishery Management Council recently adopted in-season changes to the Oregon recreational ground fish fishery for the 2003 season. The following changes become effective Nov. 21, 2003. The Oregon recreational ground fish fishery will be open only inside the 27-fathom curve. (Maps and latitudinal/longitudinal waypoints depicting the 27-fathom line can be found at [url "http://www.hmsc.oregonstate.edu/odfw"][#800080]www.hmsc.oregonstate.edu/odfw[/#800080][/url]. Click on “regulations, ” go to “Ground fish Conservation Areas off Oregon,” click on “Maps and coordinates,” then click on the 27-fathom depth contour line under “Eastern Boundary Coordinates.”)
Bag limits and length restrictions remain unchanged, except that retention of lingcod and canary rockfish will be prohibited in all Oregon marine waters (ocean, shore, jetty and estuaries). These regulations will remain in effect through Dec. 31, 2003. Starting Jan. 1, 2004, the sport ground fish fishery regulations will change to those listed in the 2004 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.
The 2003 in-season sport ground fish regulatory changes do not affect the ongoing Elk River Terminal Area chinook salmon fishery. The basis of the in-season change reflects a higher than expected catch of lingcod and canary rockfish in the California recreational fishery. As these two species are considered over fished, and are managed coast wide off California, Oregon and Washington, in-season regulatory changes were made to all commercial and recreational ground fish fisheries of the three states.
Steelhead fishing on the Columbia continues to be interesting in the John Day Pool but is significantly better in the lower John Day stretch itself. Troll plugs in the mainstem and bobber and jig it in the river itself.
Crabbing on the lower Columbia is still awesome!
Recent rains put the rivers down mid-week but primed them for awesome chinook action over the weekend. Be cautious as snow may greet you above 1,000 feet making traveling treacherous. On the good side, the rivers will likely stay primed for salmon migration although the best fishing will definitely take place on Friday and Saturday. Leaves will likely be an issue so be prepared to fight them off of your plugs! The bay fishery is done and crabbing will slow with the freshwater influx.
Three Rivers has already seen some decent winter steelhead action! The Nestucca may see some late season chinook as well but look for steelhead to provide some better opportunities.
Siletz anglers will see a few chinook with the rain. A late winter run is typical on this river.
Winter steelhead have been counted at Willamette Falls and Thanksgiving is the traditional kickoff for the season. It'll be mid to late December before the action really cranks up in the Sandy, Clackamas and North Santiam Rivers, however.
No trout stocking is scheduled this week.
Always more at [url "http://www.TheGuidesForecast.com/"]http://www.TheGuidesForecast.com/[/url] including a free weekly report and paid subscription.
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