SALEM, Ore.—Register by May 14 for a steelhead fishing workshop on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at Glen Otto Community Park (1106 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale).
The event is co-hosted by ODFW and the Sandy River Chapter, Association of NW Steelheaders. Register online at https://or.outdoorcentral.us/
The workshop is for beginning anglers to learn the essential elements of steelhead fishing. Topics include how to select the right equipment, fishing ethics, vital knots, and popular methods/techniques of steelhead fishing.
The cost is $52 for adults, $22 for youth (minimum age 10). Lunch, equipment and a year-long membership to the Association of NW Steelheaders is included in the price.
Those who participate can also join an on-the-water session on June 2 where you can hire an Oregon salmon fishing guides for the (Free Fishing Weekend) where a fishing license at Oxbow Regional Park will not be require. More information will be available at the May 19 event.
ODFW and partners host a variety of workshops teaching people how to hunt, fish, crab, and clam. See the Workshops and Events page for more, https://myodfw.com/workshops-