The Pike Problem
Lurking, and apparently thriving, under the quiet, shallow shoreline waters of Lake Roosevelt in Northeastern Washington is an aggressive, invasive predator that has the potential …
TagColumbia River
The Fight Is On To Save Columbia River Salmon From A Toothy Invader
Northern pike really are the assholes of the fish world. The fight to save Columbia River salmon could hinge on a major battle taking place …
In major reversal, WA agrees to gillnets on Columbia in 2019
Despite years of effort to get gillnets out of the Columbia, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission agreed last week to allow the use …
But what about the Orcas?
Washington regulators want water at dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers to meet state standards. They say that would make it safer for imperiled …
Bi-partisan bill would end Coumbia River gillnetting
A bipartisan group of twenty-four Washington senators has introduced a bill Friday requires ending the practice of using non-tribal gill nets to harvest salmon in …
Fishing BC Presents: Fly Fishing the Columbia River with St. Mary Angler
One of the largest rivers in British Columbia, the Columbia River is home to a prolific wild rainbow trout population. Though its size can be …
Changes to dams on Columbia, Snake rivers would benefit salmon, hydropower and orcas
After decades of arguments and court challenges, a landmark agreement supported by states, tribes and federal agencies is expected to change how water is spilled …
Invasive predator alarmingly close to critical salmon habitat on Columbia River
An invasive predator is threatening to sink millions of dollars in salmon and steelhead recovery, and it’s inching closer to creating a crisis on the …
Fly Fishing the Columbia River by Todd Moen
During the fall of 2016 I was thrilled to introduce my friends from Eddie Bauer to the crew at The Evening Hatch’s Black Bear …
Hearts Like the Mountains by David James Duncan
This essay by David James Duncan is adapted from the author’s talk to representatives of 15 Native American Tribes and First Nations at “One River, …