Reel Time Fishing has updated its 2026 Buoy 10 Fishing Report, detailing the newly released Chinook and Coho salmon forecasts and key hotspot locations for this season's lower Columbia River estuary fishery.
-- Reel Time Fishing has announced that its Buoy 10 Fishing Report now reflects the 2026 Columbia River Chinook and Coho salmon forecast, providing anglers with updated hotspot locations ahead of the August season opener.
More information is available at https://reeltimefishing.com/
According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the 2026 adult fall Chinook forecast for the Columbia River is 636,500 fish, a decrease from last year's actual return of 685,512, while the Coho forecast of 358,700 adults also trails 2025's return of 471,411 fish. With predicted returns trending lower this season, Reel Time Fishing has updated its Buoy 10 reporting to help anglers track shifting run sizes and adjust their approach at the estuary throughout August and September.
The report covers the stretch from Buoy 10 upriver to Tongue Point, the first water salmon reach after entering from the ocean on incoming tides. Fish holding in this zone are typically fresh from saltwater, and the report tracks how tidal movement affects where Chinook and Coho concentrate.
A company representative explains that the report is updated as conditions change throughout the season, tracking retention rules that shift once Chinook closes and Coho-only retention begins later in the run. It also covers the six-week window from August through mid-September, when the estuary's mix of tidal current and staging fish draws anglers from across the region.
Reel Time Fishing has maintained fishing reports across multiple Pacific Northwest waters, including the Clearwater River, Snake River, Grande Ronde River, and Dworshak Reservoir, giving anglers a consistent source for forecast and condition updates across the region's salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon seasons. Alongside its reporting, the company also offers guided Buoy 10 salmon trips for anglers looking for hands-on support navigating this year's conditions.
Anglers planning to fish the estuary in 2026 should note new licensing requirements: Washington anglers need a Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, while Oregon anglers need a Columbia River Basin Endorsement from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
For the latest Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho forecast, hotspot locations, and season updates, visit https://reeltimefishing.com/buoy-10-fishing-report/
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Name: Toby Wyatt
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Organization: Reel Time Fishing
Address: 2131 Critchfield Rd, Clarkston, Washington 99403, United States
Phone: +1-208-790-2128
Website: https://reeltimefishing.com/
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