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flag As of Jan. 1, 2026, anglers 15+ need a new endorsement to fish for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River.

flag As of January 1, 2026, anglers 15 and older must purchase a new Columbia River Recreational Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement, in addition to a standard fishing license, to fish for salmon and steelhead in the river or its tributaries. flag The fee-based endorsement, created under HB 2003, funds conservation efforts like hatchery operations, fish monitoring, and habitat restoration, with revenues dedicated solely to these programs. flag While similar requirements existed in the 2010s, the new rule may impact fishing participation and local economies reliant on recreational fishing, though it aims to ensure long-term funding for species recovery. flag The endorsement applies only to salmon and steelhead fishing and does not affect other fishing activities.

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