Willamette River Spring Chinook
Oregon Fishing
May 18, 2023 23:39:31 #
May 18, 2023 23:45:07 #
bapabear wrote:
Big fish, even in Alaska, much less Oregon. Nice
Alaska Chinook is on the decline. I was told by a fisherman that had just returned from Alaska last summer they were NOT allowed to bring Truckloads of fish home anymore. I was up there in 1999 and It was great but like everything the only constant in Nature is constant change.
May 18, 2023 23:48:17 #
woodguru wrote:
Actually I'm gonna say it's bigger than 65lbs. I c... (show quote)
WOW. Sounds like fun fun fun. Good job Guru. Thanks for sharing the story sir.
May 19, 2023 00:32:17 #
johnlmac
Loc: Salem OR
ChuckFasst wrote:
Although this pic looks like the Willamette. This Chinook is way bigger than any June hog I've heard of in the Columbia for years! Clearly two to three times larger than any Spring Chinook that has ever been caught! 😶
You may be right Chuck. If it was caught on the Willamette and is a springer it is an illegal fish, it has an adipose fin.
May 19, 2023 00:47:42 #
May 19, 2023 10:21:18 #
May 19, 2023 10:21:54 #
johnlmac wrote:
You may be right Chuck. If it was caught on the Willamette and is a springer it is an illegal fish, it has an adipose fin.
Illegal to fish for or illegal to retain?
May 19, 2023 10:27:53 #
johnlmac
Loc: Salem OR
Jeremy wrote:
Illegal to fish for or illegal to retain?
Illegal to retain. Springs have to be fin clipped. Also, the Willamette is running high right now. the water is very low and looks like summer but still looks like the Willamette.
May 19, 2023 10:31:28 #
johnlmac wrote:
Illegal to retain. Springs have to be fin clipped. Also, the Willamette is running high right now. the water is very low and looks like summer but still looks like the Willamette.
Yes I made the same visual assumption. I really like sharing fun stuff. I don't care about those that can't support good news. I say get out there and do better instead of having a negative attitude. It will never help add to stockpile of good friendships. Good Morning. Looks like another nice day. Drink water.
May 19, 2023 15:23:18 #
Ridleyblake2017
Loc: Honesdale Pennsylvania
If it was caught in the Willamette he’s in big trouble, I see a intact adipose fin. Only fin clipped salmon are legal to keep there.
May 19, 2023 19:28:01 #
kyle1234
Loc: Roseville. Ca
Jeremy wrote:
Oregon City area. I received this message today i... (show quote)
West Coast Springers just don't get that big !
May 19, 2023 19:37:21 #
May 20, 2023 12:21:12 #
bapabear wrote:
Big fish, even in Alaska, much less Oregon. Nice
YES sir. Alaska has Chinook. Have you heard about the changes in the last few years up there? I was told by a fisherman that had just returned from Alaska last summer and they were NOT allowed to bring TRUCKLOADS of fish home anymore because they are in the decline as to the good OL DAYS. I been up there and caught a bunch but it figures that we humans have effected nature.
May 20, 2023 12:22:05 #
kyle1234 wrote:
West Coast Springers just don't get that big !
So in other words it is time to relocate.
May 20, 2023 18:18:30 #
RuffplayOR57
Loc: Klamath Falls, OR
Jeremy wrote:
Oregon City area. I received this message today i... (show quote)
Nice picture Jeremy, and I’d say closer to 65 pounds or so. I’ve seen 50+ pound’ers caught on the Rouge, and my Uncle John had a 54pounder rep mounted in his living room for years. That fish is A lot bigger. I don’t personally Care where or when it was caught, but it’s a definite Hog! Biggest one I’ve ever seen!
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