Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
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Alton Baker Park is a gem that sits on the banks of the Willamette River in the heart of Eugene, Oregon. A large regional park, a 2-mile-long canal fed by the Willamette, meanders through the park and is regularly stocked with trout from spring through fall.
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When the current Administration rescinded a directive from the previous Administration that would have allowed for the removal of the three lower Snake River dams, it sent shockwaves through the scientific and angling communities in the Pacific Northwest. Many believe that removing these dams is…
I want to again share my experience with what was likely a waterborne bacterium I encountered last summer during a river trip in Idaho. We launched during an extended heatwave, which resulted in the river being warm. I developed an infection in my ears that…
The river has been my livelihood since the early 1980s, primarily as a river guide and outfitter, but also as a retailer and manager of a whitewater specialty shop. In addition to equipment, they offered advanced riverboat training, certified swiftwater rescue classes, and sponsored several…
Adult emerald ash borers (EAB) began emerging in Oregon last month, with the majority appearing in July. About the size of a penny, adults are often difficult to spot and primarily found in traps. The Oregon Department of Forestry urges anyone who thinks they’ve seen…
There is no doubt that the invasive nature of smallmouth bass and their rapid spread have been at the root of liberalized regulations over their catch and retention. For 2025, when fishing in rivers and streams, there are no size limits and no bag limits,…
With the arrival of the Summer Solstice on June 20 and the long, warm days that follow, Oregon offers a wealth of fishing opportunities characteristic of its extended summer days. According to the National Weather Service, “Oregon experienced near or above-average precipitation last winter, with…
Oregon hosts three Free Fishing Weekends annually, set for mid-February, early June, and Thanksgiving. While the winter and fall weekends can be unreliable, the June Free Fishing Weekend — this year, June 7 and 8 — stands out as the most popular because this event…