Dory caught Coho, Pacific City. Photo Credit James Adkins

This month, I took my boat into the ocean for the first time.

My wife Leslie decided to skip this trip (she wasn’t eager for another bout of sea sickness), so I called a few friends. Our targets: coho, crab, and bottom fish.

When we returned to the port of Garibaldi we had two coho, three rockfish, and ten Dungeness crabs. While the numbers might not blow anyone away, I want to share the real story behind this success: Every fish, every crab, and every safe crossing of the bar in my life has happened because of support from others. My good fortune this year, including the four springers I caught earlier—has come through the strength of our community. I couldn’t have done it alone.

As Steelheaders, we are fortunate to be part of a community with deep knowledge and generous hearts...

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Left to right: Jack Morby Sandy Chapter, Ken Johnson Emerald Empire Chapter, Amanda Boyles ODFW, Rob Bitney Sandy Chapter, Bernie Hoene Tualatin Valley Chapter.

This past week, members of the Association of Northwest Steelheaders were recognized for their contributions to two important Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife programs: Angler Education and the Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program(STEP).

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At the request of the NW Steelheaders, Governor Kotek signed a proclamation recognizing August 9th as the 75th anniversary of the Sportfishing Restoration Act, acknowledging the vital role recreational anglers play in recovering and protecting our fisheries.

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Left to right: Bob Oleson ANWS VP of Gov Affairs; Debbie Colbert ODFW Director; Jeff Hernandez ANWS President; Representative Hai Pham District 36

Members of NW Steelheaders gathered at Avidity Wines to enjoy beautiful summer weather, promote the Association’s mission of enhancing and protecting fish and their habitats for today and tomorrow, and raise critical funding for the Association’s operations.

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The Hall of Fame banquet is an opportunity to recognize the amazing volunteers who have given so much to our community, the local chapters that lead the Associations education, access and conservation projects and additional advocates and friends of the Steelheaders.

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HOT WATER REPORT 2025: VOLUME 2

In partnership with Save Our wild Salmon Coalition, we are releasing the second issue of the 10th annual weekly series the Hot Water Report: Warming Waters in the Lower Snake and Columbia Rivers .

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On Saturday, August 9th we will be having our annual in-person board meeting. This includes all board members and chapter representatives. As a reminder the board meeting is an open meeting, and members are welcome to come if they like. You are welcome to arrive at 9:30 for some coffee and light pastries. The meeting starts at 10:00 am.

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Want to get more involved in the Steelheaders? Are you looking to learn more about local fisheries?
Attend a chapter meeting.

Mid-Valley Chapter - First Wednesday at 7:00pm

@The Santiam Place, 139 N Main, Lebanon, OR 97355

Sandy River Chapter - First Thursday, September through June at 7:00pm

@Sam Cox Building at Glenn Otto Park, 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060

Emerald Empire Chapter - First Thursday at 6:30pm - this chapter does not meet in July or August

@Sizzlers Steakhouse at Gateway, 1010 Postal Way, Springfield, OR 97477

Columbia River Chapter - 2nd Tuesday of each month, at 6:30pm

@ Prairie Tavern 14925 NE Caples Road Brush Prairie, WA 98606

Tualatin Valley Chapter - Second Tuesday at 7:00pm

@ Hillsboro Elks Lodge #1862, 7553 NE Quatama St, Hillsboro, OR 97124

Salem Chapter - Third Tuesday at 7:00pm

@ Keizer Chamber of Commerce, 4118 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, USA

McLoughlin Chapter - Second Tuesday at 7:00pm -this chapter does meet in June, July or August

@ Round Table Pizza,16550 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97267

Want your catch featured in the next newsletter? Send your pictures with species, waterbody and any other details to office@anws.org.

McLoughlin Chapter member Daniel Howard with his first spring chinook. Willamette River

Mid-Valley Chapter member Bill Kremers with a Pacific halibut out of Newport. The taxman got his share that day.

Tualatin Valley Chapter member Tom VanderPlaat with a beauty of a summer steelhead caught in the Willamette River.

Sandy River Chapter Steelheaders Norm Richie(right) and Luke Maurer(center) with friend Ron and limits of coho out of Garibaldi.

Sandy River Chapter Steelheader Norm Richie(right) and ANWS Operations Manager Jack Fleming(center) with Jack's first ever salmon and more limits of Coho out of Garibaldi.

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HOT WATER REPORT 2025: VOLUME 2

Want to get more involved in the Steelheaders? Are you looking to learn more about local fisheries?Attend a chapter meeting.

HELPFUL LINKS

Want to get more involved in the Steelheaders? Are you looking to learn more about local fisheries?
Attend a chapter meeting.