Refuge waters include the Elochoman and Columbia Rivers. The fishing season is year-round. Available species include steelhead, Chinook and coho salmon, largemouth bass and sturgeon.
Bank fishing is permitted from the Mainland Unit shoreline adjoining the Elochoman and Columbia Rivers as well as Steamboat and Brooks Sloughs, in accordance with Washington State fishing regulations. Bank fishing is permitted in the pond adjacent to the diking district pumping station by Brooks Slough. All other areas of the mainland unit are closed to fishing. Bank fishing is permitted along the shorelines of refuge islands in accordance with Washington and Oregon state fishing regulations.
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