Chinook salmon fishing closed on section of Umatilla River from Oct. 18-Nov. 30 - Baker City Herald

Chinook Salmon Fishing Closed on Umatilla River

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is closing a section of the Umatilla River to chinook salmon fishing from October 18 to November 30.

This closure, from the Highway 730 bridge to Threemile Dam, is due to low numbers of returning fish and increasing harvest rates, according to the agency.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is trying to ensure it collects enough fish at Threemile Dam for breeding and to support the long-term sustainability of the chinook fishery in the Umatilla.

Author: Jayson Jacoby, Baker City Herald.

Author's summary: Chinook salmon fishing closed on Umatilla River section.

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