Whirling Disease in the Columbia Watershed
Help prevent the spread of invasive species, including quagga and zebra mussels, and parasitic whirling disease now present in the Columbia watershed.
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Salmon Recovery
Salmon may indeed be on their way back. This past month (Aug. 2023), local anglers reported catching juvenile chinook salmon and sockeye on the Columbia near Trail and Castlegar.
Walleye on the Fly
When I first moved to Trail in 1999, I was unfamiliar with the walleye and its big, vacant eyes, coarse scales, and dagger-sharp teeth. I’ve learned a lot since then…
Sturgeon Recovery
An incredibile angling experience is to see an 8-foot white sturgeon glide by your boat or a 300-pounder take to the air. Encounters with this prehistoric species can be common.
Invasive Northern Pike
On the Columbia River, Northern Pike are an invasive species that threaten the rainbow trout fishery. There is currently a $10/fish bounty on pike.
Invasive Zebra Mussels
The economic impact of mussel colonization can be staggering and have devastating affect on municipal water treatment systems.