Spooky Season Clackamas River. Photo Credit James Adkins |
By Jeff Hernandez
Association President |
The Association of Northwest Steelheaders (ANWS) is proud to announce the appointment of James Adkins as our new Executive Director. James has successfully been working as our communications director since December of 2024, and we have been very impressed with his work and the impact he has had. Our membership has grown, and our financial situation has improved since James has started. Specifically, he has already proven himself as a grant writer, fundraiser, event manager and has done a great job with our newsletter and other communication work. He was a natural fit to step into this role.
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By Don Hyde
Columbia River Chapter President |
On September 13, 2025, the Association of Northwest Steelheaders Columbia River Chapter — proudly hosted a day of salmon fishing for 86 veterans, including WWII veteran Harry Humason. This annual tradition, which is provided at no cost to participants, brings together volunteers, boat captains, sponsors, and the community to honor those who have served our country.
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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Commission has adopted the 2026–2027 sport fishing and 2026 big game hunting regulations. Several changes will impact anglers and present new opportunities for recreational sportfishing across the state. READ ON |
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Central Oregon Pint Night
Worthy Brewing
495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR 97701
October 9th, 7pm
Register now Steelhead 101 and broodstock collection w/ ODFW
Troy, Oregon
October 17th and 18th
Sign up now on
ODFW's registration page.
NW Steelheaders
Hall of Fame Banquet and Auction
3009 SE Chestnut St., Milwaukie, OR 97267
November 15 6PM
Get tickets now!
2026
NW Steelheaders Film Festival
1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209
January 23rd
Save the date. Tickets coming soon
Steelhead 101 w/ Sandy River Chapter and ODFW
Glen Otto Park
February 7th and 8th
Save the date, registration coming soon on
ODFW's new registration site. |
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
7:00pm @ Glenn Otto Park, 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060 EMERALD EMPIRE CHAPTER
First Thursday September though June
6:30pm@Sizzlers Steakhouse 1010 Postal Way, Springfield, OR 97477
COLUMBIA RIVER CHAPTER
2nd Tuesday of each month
6:30pm @ Prairie Tavern 14925 NE Caples Road Brush Prairie, WA 98606
TUALATIN VALLEY CHAPTER
Second Tuesday
7:00pm @ Hillsboro Elks Lodge #1862, 7553 NE Quatama St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
SALEM CHAPTER
Third Tuesday
7:00pm @ Keizer Chamber of Commerce, 4118 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, USA
CLACKAMAS RIVER CHAPTER
Second Tuesday September through May
7:00pm @ 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. |
Above: Bob Rees and Bob Keerins(right) with the very last 40+lb Chinook to grace Bob Rees' boat approximately ten years ago.
Bob Keerins recently passed away and we fondly remember him as a dedicated angler, conservationist and mentor to many. Bob was instrumental in securing funding for the very first Family Fish Camp. You can visit Bob's obituary here.
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Cole Buller, James Adkins, Jake Barker, James Puerini of Clackamas River Chapter with a few black rockfish, spearfishing off of Barview Jetty. |
Jason Fornelli, Tualatin Valley Chapter President with a beaut of a red tail perch at Sunset Beach(Clatsop County) |
Daniel Richie, Lorrie Bell, Norm Richie, Sandy Chapter with a feast out of Tillamook Bay! |
Scott Arpan and Bob Burke, Clackamas River Chapter, with salmon out of Tillamook Bay! |
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