Copper River District is closed to commercial salmon fishing. The standard management
strategy for coho salmon is one or two 24-hour periods per week depending on escapement and harvest levels. For the week
ending August 29, the actual Copper River delta survey count was 19,800 coho salmon versus an anticipated range of 9,298 –
19,468. Harvest from the fishing period that closed Tuesday, August 25 was 13,000 coho and 2,200 sockeye salmon with 216
deliveries reported.
For those looking for an alternative to fishing the Copper. Northwest walleye fishing guides are offering guided walleye fishing trips on the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest. If your interested in one of these trips give Buddy Dupell of Columbia River Fishing Adventures a call as 503-490-3099
