Columbia River Portland Fishing Report Today

Well, Columbia River anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday rundown—November 2nd, 2025—and I’m calling it: We’re in that sweet, tricky transition between coho and winter steelhead, with a dash of late-season sturgeon for good measure. Let’s get right into it.

First, the river’s mood—Columbia’s flowing a little chilly, and our recent rains have her running a touch high and colored, typical for early November. Water temps are hovering in the mid-40s, which means the fish are feeling frisky but not in any crazy hurry. Sunrise is around 7:20 AM and sunset’s just shy of 6:50 PM, so daylight’s getting precious—make the most of it. No fancy weather drama today—just classic Pacific Northwest fall: cool, crisp, maybe a little overcast, perfect for layering up and hitting the banks.

Tides? At the Columbia’s entrance, The Guide’s Forecast reminds us that tides are still enough of a swing to move fish, especially with the recent rain-driven pulse. Over in Portland, at the Morrison Street Bridge, expect a high tide around 1:43 AM, low at 10:00 AM, and a slow build into afternoon. Tide swings aren’t dramatic right now, but enough to bring fish up into the mouths of the tribs as the water rises, especially the Klickitat and Sandy. Timing your drift or bank session with that incoming water can make all the difference.

So, what’s biting? Portland’s stretch of the Columbia is past peak coho, but you’ll still hear of a few silvers being picked off downstream of Bonneville, mostly wilds at this point. Action’s dropped off at Willamette Falls, though the counts at the fish ladder are still respectable—just not the bonanza of October. Anglers putting in time with spinners, spoons, and yarn balls have had fair success, but it’s not easy pickings anymore. Those willing to walk a little, try Eagle Creek or Dog Creek—they’re holding a fair number of late-runners, but expect to work for your fish. According to The Guide’s Forecast, just because the fish are there doesn’t mean they’re jumping in the boat, and effort’s light, so if you’re persistent, you might be pleasantly surprised.

Sturgeon fishing? That’s the sleeper hit right now. Catch-and-release action for keepers and overslots is picking up as the water cools, and The Guide’s Forecast expects it to only get better as winter settles in. Fresh shad, herring, or even a gob of nightcrawlers fished deep and slow near the I-5 or Meldrum Bar will get you some serious tugs.

Best baits and lures? For coho, go for fire-tiger or chartreuse spinners, 3/8- to 1/2-ounce spoons, or a bright yarn ball tipped with a bit of prawn or herring. Swinging flies on a sink-tip can also coax a strike from a stubborn silver. Sturgeon anglers are sticking with the classics: fresh bait, heavy lead, and patience. If you’re dreaming of winter steelhead, it’s still a bit early, but a few folks are starting to plunk with Spin-N-Glos or drift bait in the deeper slots. By mid-month, we should see more chrome.

Hot spots? Right now, the m

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure reporting from the banks of the Columbia River around Portland on Saturday, November 1st, 2025. If you’re itching to get out and cast a line this chilly morning, here’s what’s happening local and real.

Early risers saw a **sunrise at 7:34 AM**, and you’ll want to plan your haul before **sunset hits at 6:15 PM**. The weather is typical late fall: partly cloudy, high scattered showers possible, and mid-40s by midday, so bring layers and keep an eye on gusts blowing off the water. Just north on the coast, there’s a **high surf advisory today**, but up here in Portland, the river’s current is your main concern, especially with the autumn rains pushing flow rates.

Tides at the Morrison Street Bridge showed a **low tide right around midnight (0.35 ft)**, a **high tide at 5:28 AM (2.36 ft)**, and another **high at 5:29 PM stretching up to 3.37 ft**. Fish are most active during these rising water periods especially near slack tide, so time your anchor sets or beach walks accordingly according to tidal predictions from NOAA Tides and Currents.

**Fish activity** has picked up with cooler water temps—reports this week from The Columbian sports desk and local anglers say the bite for **Coho salmon** has been good, especially early before sunrise. You’re still seeing lingering summer-run **steelhead**, though most are on the tail-out. Most anglers have been reporting catches in the range of 1–3 fish for short sessions, with **sturgeon** making cameo appearances just downstream, mostly in the deeper holes.

Best spots lately? Locals are lining up at *Hayden Bay* and the *Jantzen Beach Moorage*, both spots with slightly sheltered banks and easy casts to deeper flows. *Broughton Beach* is another, especially for surf casters during the evening bite. If you’re boat-enabled, targeting main channel ledges between *Salpar Bay Marina* and *Tomahawk Bay Moorage* has been producing, especially when current mellows.

For the **best lures and bait**: anglers swear by *Brad’s Super Bait* and *Mag Lip 3.5s* for trolling, packed with tuna or sardine fillets. If you’re casting from the bank, stick with *Spin-N-Glo* rigs and shrimp for steelhead, while coho are hitting hard on *pink or chartreuse hoochies* and spinners. If you’re after sturgeon, nothing beats smelly old *squid*, *anchovy*, or *sand shrimp* on the bottom. Don’t forget to tip your hooks with scent gel, especially when fishing after a rain.

Regulations: doublecheck slot limits for sturgeon and fall closures posted by ODFW; Coho retention is open with two-adult limits in these stretches, but always verify since rules shift quickly in fall. The usual mix of other species—*smallmouth bass*, *catfish*, even some late-run *Chinook*—is possible, but most reports say the salmon run is the star right now.

To recap, for a productive day around the Columbia in Portland: focus your efforts near **Hayden Bay** and **Jantzen Beach Moorage** for consistent action. Target tidal syncs, es

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Halloween-day fishing report for the mighty Columbia River in and around Portland.

Sunrise was at 7:49 AM, with sunset coming up at 5:58 PM according to Tides.net. Conditions started out with overcast skies and light rain tapering off, typical for late October around here. Gordon’s Halloween Weekend Weather Update is calling for another shot of rain through midday, with highs near 59 and lows around 44, but by the afternoon, expect scattered showers and lighter winds—pretty classic fall weather for the banks and boats.

Tidal action on the river is key: Portland’s Willamette River tide today peaks with a 6'10" high at 1:32 AM, a 1'0" low at 11:07 AM, and another high at 3:20 PM, cresting at 7'2". The Columbia entrance at the North Jetty sits at low tide at 2:30 AM, climbs to a 6'2" high at 9:31 AM, drops to 3'0" by 3:09 PM, and rises back up to almost 6 feet at 9:06 PM. If you’re after salmon and steelhead, time your river approaches with the incoming tide, especially in the mid-morning and late-afternoon windows.

Fish activity is holding steady as the fall surge continues. As ODFW’s October 30th Columbia Zone update reports, the coho bite has been decent between Bonneville and Tongue Point, with the last boat check showing 86 coho kept and 39 Chinook landed, along with a smattering of jacks and a few steelhead. Bank anglers are getting a slower pick, but boats are still putting fish in the box. The Dalles Pool saw a few coho and Chinook landed, while the John Day Pool put out an impressive 33 walleye for only four boats.

In the Portland stretch and below Bonneville, most salmon are hatchery coho and a mix of late-fall Chinook, with wild coho retention closed across the lower Columbia’s mainstem and most tributaries. The rain last week bumped flows and helped fresh fish move through. Now those fish are stacking up at stream mouths and main river channel edges. Cutthroat trout season closes November 1, so today is your last crack at that action.

Best lures and baits right now: for coho and Chinook, troll flashy spinners in orange, chartreuse, or pink, or pull cut-plug herring behind a rotating flasher—especially during low light or just after tide turn. Plugs such as Mag Lips in 3.5 size or Kwikfish in copper or silver/green patterns have accounted for several larger Chinook this week. If you’re running bait, nothing beats a well-brined herring or sand shrimp, especially for the deeper channels near Portland docks and at the I-205 bridge. For walleye in the John Day and Bonneville pools, try jigging soft plastics or pulling worm harnesses along breaks and drop-offs.

Hot spots this morning:

- The mouth of the Sandy River just east of Troutdale: fresh coho are stacking up as those tides rise.

- The Multnomah Channel above St. Helens: boats trolling spinners are picking off both coho and early winter steelhead.

A quick reminder: sturgeon retention remains closed throughout this reach, and h

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This is Artificial Lure, coming to you with the latest Columbia River fishing report from right here in the Portland area. It's Thursday, October 30th, 2025, and things are looking real promising for local anglers.

Let's kick things off with the tidal info. At Saint Helens this morning, our first low tide was at 6:44 AM, right as folks are setting out. The first high tide rolls in at 12:57 PM, and the next low's at 5:29 PM. If you're fishing closer to downtown at Morrison Bridge, the low tide is a touch later—about 8:01 AM, swinging to high at 2:35 PM. That means you’ll have solid moving water most of the day, especially for those targeting migrating fish. Sunrise comes in at 7:47 AM and sunset will be early at 6:01 PM, so plan your outings with those low-light windows for peak bites.

Weather across the Columbia is crisp fall—temperatures hovering in the upper 40s at daybreak, climbing to the mid-50s under partly cloudy skies, with just a slight breeze from the northwest. Layers and rain gear are wise just in case; it’s October after all.

Now for the fish. The lower Columbia has come alive this month. According to The Columbian's latest roundup, salmonid traffic remains steady, with more than 650 boats tallied from Rocky Point up to Bonneville just two weeks ago. Chinook salmon are the star of the show, with a chunk of coho still moving, especially just after dawn and late afternoon. Walleye fishing has also been called “phenomenal” in the Dalles and John Day pools this fall, so don't overlook those stretches if you're casting for something other than salmon. Bank anglers near the Willamette confluence have had success with steelhead, and sturgeon are being pulled in below Portland with regularity.

For baits and lures, here’s what’s hot:

- For Chinook and coho: Kiwkfish, MagLips, and chartreuse or silver spinners are the go-to. Tipped with cured salmon eggs or sand shrimp, they’re irresistible right now.

- Walleye have been crushing chartreuse curly-tail jigs and worm harness rigs—bounce those along the flats or drop-offs.

- For sturgeon, fresh smelt, squid, or nightcrawlers on the bottom are getting action.

- Steelhead will take a pink worm on a jighead under a float, or a drifted bead rig when the current’s moving.

Anglers using tuna belly as scent on their plugs are reporting excellent strikes around the deeper holes.

Recent catch reports are strong: vessel tallies from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line showed over 300 salmon caught in a single weekend, with Chinook ranging from 10 to 25 pounds and a healthy coho mix, many around the 8-pound mark. In the bank zones from the Cully neighborhood up to Sauvie Island, anglers have been picking off steelhead early and late, with some sturgeon going to catch-and-release rods.

Hot spots to hit today:

- The mouth of Multnomah Channel: salmon are stacking up on the outgoing tide.

- The stretch from Frenchman’s Bar up to Cathedral Park: bank fishing is productive, especially at first light.

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This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Wednesday, October 29 Columbia River Portland fishing report, dialed in from dawn patrol through dusk.

Sunrise hit at 7:21AM with sunset set for 6:33PM, giving us about eleven hours of solid fishing light today according to the latest Saint Helens tide chart. Out on the river, today’s tides are starting with a low at 3:18AM, peaking into a high at 7:36AM, then dropping again to a low at 2:01PM before the evening high at 7:33PM—so best fish activity will likely center around those high tide swings right after breakfast and before you pack it in for dinner.

Weather’s rocking a classic late October pattern—southerly winds ramping up through the morning, hitting 15 to 20 knots with gusts above 30 by afternoon. The National Weather Service has a Small Craft Advisory in play, so if you’re out on the main channel or near the Columbia River Bar, expect seas around 7 to 8 feet, building higher into tomorrow evening. Rain’s in the cards, especially late in the day, and a fast-moving cold front means your waterproofs will get a workout.

Late fall on the Columbia means it’s prime time for migrating **Coho and Chinook**. According to the Columbia River, Portland Daily Fishing Report podcast, the lower river’s been absolutely cranking out Coho for persistent casters. Chinook numbers have tapered since their peak earlier in the month but there are still mature kings moving through towards tributaries, especially around the Multnomah Channel and up near the Willamette confluence.

Recent catch reports show steady action on Coho, with boats running spinners and anchovy-wrapped plugs nails steady two-rod limits south of Sauvie Island early, especially on that morning high tide window. For lures, bright chartreuse and orange spinners like Blue Fox Vibrax or Brad’s Wobbler are pulling most of the attention, and anglers drifting flashers and cut-plug herring have landed some chinook. Bank anglers are seeing steelhead mixing in with the tail end of the salmon run, coming to deep-diving plugs and sand shrimp.

Sturgeon action’s slowed since midsummer, but there’s still good catch-and-release action below Bonneville. Use smelt or fresh squid and fish the deeper channel edges in the afternoon slack, but keep in mind closures in certain reaches, so check your regs before setting anchor.

If you’re looking for spots to drop a line, two classic hot stretches are stealing the show right now:

- The mouth of **Multnomah Channel** just off Kelley Point—morning tide change brings in fresh Coho pods.

- **Sauvie Island’s North Channel**—boat and bank traffic has picked up as Coho roll in, and last week’s numbers show boats limiting by early afternoon.

Remember, the southern wind will push debris, so stay sharp near channel markers and expect tougher drifts as the afternoon chop builds. With rain on the radar, carry your waterproofs and keep that tackle box loaded with both bright and subtle options—a cloudy, breezy October day wi

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest Columbia River fishing report for the Portland area, Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

First, let's talk **tides and sunrise**. It's a mild tidal swing today. According to NOAA predictions at nearby Vancouver, WA, the low tide rolled in at 4:47 a.m., and the high tide is coming in around 8:32 a.m. You'll see another low at 4:30 p.m. and high again at 7:43 p.m. Those early highs line up real nice with daybreak: sunrise hit at 7:38 a.m., and we'll see sunset at 6:04 p.m. With the waxing crescent moon, daylight hours are prime and water movement's steady, offering solid opportunity for bank and boat anglers alike.

On the **weather front**, you can expect classic late-October Portland conditions—overcast, a touch of drizzle early, highs in the upper 50s, and light winds that shouldn't complicate casting. Gordon's Weekly Weather Update says things look to improve a bit, but maybe keep an eye on the skies if you're planning to stick it out until dark.

**Fish activity** is hot for late fall. NorthWest Sportsman Magazine reports late October coho and fall Chinook are still running strong in the lower Columbia. There's been a decent push, with anglers boating both hatchery and wild coho. Steelhead action slowed but has not disappeared; persistent casters are still picking up a few, mostly early and late in the day. Sturgeon pressure has eased, but a few folks working the deeper holes have managed catch-and-release battles with sub-legals.

Recent catches include:

- **Coho salmon**: Most common, running 6–10 pounds, with some reports of bigger 12-pounders still milling about.

- **Chinook salmon**: Fewer in number, but fish are heavy—several 20+ pounders pulled last week near the mouth of the Willamette.

- **Steelhead**: Sporadic but present, mostly summer-runs straggling through.

- **Walleye and smallmouth bass**: Steady bite in the sloughs and around rocky points, especially mid-river structure.

When it comes to **bait and lures**, the classics are still top of the list:

- For **coho**, twitching 3/8 to 1/2 ounce pink and purple jigs around current seams and along piles is working great. Trollers are seeing success running Brad’s Cut Plugs or Mag Lips stuffed with herring, about 40–50 feet back with a moderate dropper.

- For **Chinook**, it's hard to beat wrapped spinners (chartreuse or flame orange) and fresh cut plug herring behind flashers. Anchor fishers should run big spinners or K-15 Kwikfish hammered with sardine wrap.

- Bank anglers are scoring coho tossing Blue Fox Vibrax spinners, size 4 or 5, in copper or blue.

- **Walleye** can't resist a half-ounce jig tip with nightcrawler around rocky breaks.

- **Steelhead**: Drift fishing beads, or running small spoons and spinners in copper/red combos.

**Hot spots** to check out:

- **Riverplace Marina** is giving up coho and the odd Chinook to both bankies and boaters, especially around slack tide transitions.

- **McCuddy’s Hayden Island Marina and Tomahawk Bay

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Artificial Lure with your Columbia River Portland fishing report for Monday, October 27, 2025.

Here’s what’s happening riverside—grab that coffee and let's get you rigged up.

First, let’s hit the **weather**: Portland this morning wakes brisk, low clouds lingering, and the air is cool in that classic late-October way. Day highs pushing low 60s, light northeast wind. Layer up, especially if you’re out at sunrise, which hits at 7:21 AM. Sunset tonight drops at 6:33 PM, so you’ve got that perfect fall window for chasing those river monsters.

Today’s **tide** at Saint Helens—just upriver—shows a high at 7:36 AM, peaking around 1.0 meters, and another strong high at 7:33 PM as evening sets. Low tide comes in around 3:18 AM and 2:01 PM, so plan those shorelines and back-eddy drifts when the water’s moving. Tidal swings this week have been steady, so current is just right for fish on the move.

Now, onto the **catch**: Over the weekend, Columbia River fishers reported solid action for **coho salmon** staging near the mouth and around the islands. The bite really picked up at outgoing tides, with fish stacking up in the deeper slots below the I-5 bridge and at Frenchman’s Bar. The bulk of coho right now run 6 to 10 pounds, chromed out and feisty. A few **chinook** stragglers are still getting picked off, especially closer to the Willamette confluence, but their run’s winding down. **Sturgeon** action is consistent, especially in slackwater slots by Sauvie Island—lots of keeper-sized fish getting hooked by folks soaking bait deep.

Lures and baits—here’s the inside track:

- For **coho**, number three and four Blue Fox and Vibrax spinners in chartreuse or pink are the ticket. Folks running Kiwkfish in silver/green or Mag Lip plugs behind a spreader have picked up bigger salmon early morning and late evening.

- **Bait** wise, anchovy and sand shrimp threaded on bait rigs are top choices if you’re gunning for chinook or targeting deeper holes for the chance at a mixed bag.

- **Sturgeon** anglers should stick with smelly baits: whole smelt and squid on circle hooks. Bring scent and swap out rigs regularly—the bite’s touchy with all this changing water.

A couple **hotspots** for today:

- Cathedral Park boat ramp—excellent access to deep seams and immediate tide swings. Action ramps up here on the outgoing, especially for salmon.

- Sauvie Island’s south shore—bank access, and prime habitat just off the dropoff. Sturgeon and coho have both been active.

Fish activity overall is strong—according to Columbia River Portland Daily Fishing Report, Saturday saw double-digit coho landed by drift boats near Government Island, and bank anglers at Kelley Point got their hands on four nice sturgeon before noon. Hazardous seas offshore have kept pressure in the river, so action is concentrated and competitive—expect crowds on the top spots, especially early.

Keep watch for sneaker waves if you’re out near the lower river; safety first. Take the cast between tides, fis

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Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, October 26, 2025, Columbia River Portland-area fishing report.

Columbia River anglers woke up to some classic fall weather—steady rain, overcast, and a stiff breeze rolling in ahead of a low-pressure front. The National Weather Service has us tracking strong onshore flow today, with seas along the coast settling from last night’s storm warnings but still hanging hazardous, especially out near the mouth. River conditions are dynamic but manageable upriver, and boaters should check updated forecasts if they’re drifting down toward the estuary, as the Columbia River Bar is seeing swells up to 9 feet this evening with tricky ebb conditions.

Tidal movement will matter for everyone, especially those fishing from the bank. Low tide at the Vancouver stretch was at 5:37 AM, with a high at 10:03 AM, then falling out again late afternoon at 3:58 PM. Sunrise hit at 7:43 AM, and you’ve got daylight until sunset at 6:05 PM, so plenty of time to watch for those feeding windows according to tide-forecast.com.

Fishingwise, this is that transition stretch between late coho and winter steelhead, but both are showing up. The biggest news upriver is bank anglers landing bright coho jacks and occasional adult fish near Meldrum Bar and the mouth of the Sandy, with the Sandy River Delta Loop also a solid call this time of year if you want to work some shoreline. The bite's been best at first light and right as the tides swing, especially as river temps drop and rainfall starts pushing fish out of deeper holding water.

Down at the mouth, commercial reports earlier in the week noted plenty of shakers but also keepers in the 7-10 lb coho class, plus a few early steelhead showing on plugs and spinners. Walleye chasers are still picking up eaters near the I-5 Bridge, mostly at dawn, and the bass crowd is mostly working the sloughs and soft backwater pockets.

Best lures for coho right now: 3.5 spinners in chartreuse and pink, or Brad’s Wigglers in copper/orange. If you’re running bait, cured eggs and sand shrimp are drawing strikes, especially when fished slow under a bobber near structure. For trollers, the classic triangle flasher with a short leader to a hoochie in UV or pink is still a local favorite.

A couple of hot spots:

- Try **Sauvie Island’s Oak Island access** for coho and the off chance at a late Chinook.

- **The mouth of the Sandy River and Gilbert River flats** remain solid bets for action and don’t sleep on the backchannels near Frenchman’s Bar for some late-season smallmouth bites.

Just a heads up—keep an eye on water clarity with today’s rain, the Columbia can go from green to brown quick after a downpour, so match natural presentations when you see color change.

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Hey there, folks It's Artificial Lure here. Today, October 25th, we're looking at some active conditions around the Columbia River, Portland. A **small craft advisory** is in effect due to hazardous seas, with winds and seas higher near storms[3]. Tides are currently at 3.57 ft near the Morrison Street Bridge[6].

For fishing, chinook and coho salmon are active, with reports of decent catches downstream. Best lures include herring and spinnerbaits. Try near the mouth of the Sandy River for a shot at sturgeon[4]. Hot spots include the Bonneville Dam area and the mouth of the Lewis River. Be sure to check the latest fish activity and limits with ODFW.

Sunrise is at 7:32 AM and sunset at 4:54 PM today. Stay tuned for updates and don't forget your gear before heading out!

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Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report for October 24, 2025, coming to you from Portland’s rainy west bank. As dawn wakes the city at 7:40 AM and folks fish till the 6:09 PM sunset, be ready to bundle up—local weather forecaster Gordon from Tillamook County Pioneer says expect steady rain, gusty winds, and slick, muddy banks throughout the weekend.

**Tides are swingin’** on the river today. According to Tide-Forecast and Vancouver’s chart, low tide hits around 4:13 AM at roughly half a foot, then it climbs to a modest 1.5 feet by 8:36 AM for the morning high. The next low is right after lunch at 2:33 PM, resting at about half a foot before peaking nicely at 2.95 feet at 8:08 PM. Slack water around these times will be your best shot for salmon or sturgeon working tide lines and channel edges.

**Recent Catch Rundown:** Upriver, the most buzz has been about late fall Chinook still trickling through, though numbers are winding down. Most anglers are landing coho wherever cooler, shaded current is found, with best reports out of the mouths of the Lewis and Sandy rivers, plus Meldrum Bar and Frenchman’s Bar. Sturgeon catch-and-release action remains consistent near the Interstate and I-205 bridges—big boys grabbing smelt and herring off the bottom. Walleye have been active near the Government Island wing dams, especially where the water’s slower.

Boat and shore anglers both are landing smallmouth bass—look for them holding near riprap when the barometric pressure steadies up. On the east side, steelhead stragglers have been caught on brighter plugs and spoons, mostly during first and last light when the water cleans up between rain squalls.

**Best Lures and Baits:** For Chinook and coho, trolling Brad’s Cut Plugs or Mag Lips in greens and pinks tipped with a strip of herring has produced. Retrieve slow through seams and along drop-offs. Chartreuse and orange spinners or #4 Blue Foxes still move coho in shallower slots. Sturgeon remain opportunistic on smelt, squid, or fresh shad chunks. Walleye are hitting perch-colored crankbaits, jigging minnows, or worm harnesses drifted behind bottom walkers just off the main current. For bass, go with Ned rigs, tubes, or dark-colored soft plastics—especially after the rain rolls through and the water clouds up.

**Crabbing & Clamming Report:** As Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife notes, crabbing in estuaries and along the lower river piers is open and improving—shells are hardening and the keeper ratio is getting better. Bays and beaches stay open year-round, but keep in mind that the ocean’s crabbing season is closed until the end of November. After heavy rain, expect crabs to shift downstream seeking saltier water, so set your traps closer to the river mouth if possible. Always check the ODA Shellfish Safety page for the latest on any toxin closures.

**Red Hot Spots for Today:**

- **Meldrum Bar:** Bankies and boaters alike finding late coho and a shot at pikeminnow or sturgeon.

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