Washington wildlife officials expect more than three million Columbia River Chinook and coho salmon to return to the state, making for one of the best fall forecasts in recent decades. Anglers are already anticipating the highest number of chinook salmon in the Columbia River since 1938---over 1.6 million. According to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW), the strong surge of salmon could boost ocean fisheries and elevate summer fishing to the best anglers have seen in well over a decade. The ocean abundance for coho is also expected...
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