Columbia River anglers to face new fishing endorsement requirement

Columbia River anglers to face new fishing endorsement requirement

WASHINGTON - Starting January 1, anglers aged 15 and older will need a Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement to fish recreationally for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and various Washington tributaries, according to an official document. The cost for 15-year-olds and resident seniors aged 70 and older is set at $7.10. For

Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement goes into effect Jan. 1

OLYMPIA – Starting Jan. 1,2026, Washington anglers age 15 and older must purchase a Columbia River salmon or steelhead endorsement to fish in designated waters. Costs range from $7.10 to $8.75. Reinstated by the Washington Legislature to offset budget shortfalls, all revenue exclusively funds regional fisheries. The requirement applies to salmon and steelhead; other species remain exempt from this specific fee. The post Columbia River salmon and…

Reminder: New Fishing Fees Coming For 2026 In The Northwest

Many Washington and Oregon anglers will see new fees to fish starting January 1, 2026. That's the day a pair of endorsements go into effect for certain waters – the Columbia and its tributaries in the former state, the Pacific Ocean in the latter. They're not blanket requirements, however. The post Reminder: New Fishing Fees Coming For 2026 In The Northwest appeared first on .