Chehalis River ( to Fuller Hill Bridge) Above Fuller Hill it moves around on dates a bit.

Aug. 1-Sept. 15 Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6. Release adults.
Sept. 16-Oct. 31 Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2
adults. Release adult Chinook.

Satsop River East Fork ( mainstem )
Oct. 1-Oct. 31 Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 2
adults. Release adult Chinook.
Nov. 1-Dec. 31 Min. size 12”. Daily limit 6 including no more than 1
adult. Release Chinook.

In the Zoom meeting it was mentioned on some changes on opening if I recall correctly. Like I said it was not a good presentation and some have said this hasty ZOOM meeting with little notice was intentional. You pick the reason.

You know with PP down it surprised me on how much information is made available to folks by it. Thanks Bob for getting it back up.

I agree, thanks.

https://www.nwrfc.noaa.gov/rfc/

Look at the flows for the Chehalis ( just hover over a dot it tells you what stream ) and I do not recall a year that the streams stayed around record lows as this one. Looking a the next three months forecast not much rain there for sure. Temp wise some hot stretches but averaged out it is that average. Likely going not going to be a good year for Coho and Steelhead in rearing areas. Ouch comes to mind.

Well I will be damned it is back!!! Must admit I miss checking in to see whats going on.

The flow thing is not getting better. Use the link and go to Porter and they say record lows by the 18th.

https://www.nwrfc.noaa.gov/rfc/

And this is still on the horizon!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/a-powerful-el-ni%C3%B1o-is-set-to-reshape-global-weather-in-2026/ar-AA22IxaX?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=69fe99dfa692486fb8702683ed5957b6&ei=18

A significant El Niño event is projected to emerge in mid-2026, with current forecasts indicating a high likelihood that it will reach "strong" or even "super" intensity by the end of the year. Meteorologists from NOAA and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report that after a brief neutral phase following the fade of La Niña in early 2026, there is roughly a 61% to 80% chance of El Niño conditions developing between May and July 2026.

World Meteorological Organization WMO

Forecasted Strength and "Super El Niño"
While many models predict a standard strong event, several high-impact ensemble models from the ECMWF and other agencies suggest a "Super El Niño" could develop, defined by sea surface temperatures rising more than above average.

Severe Weather Europe

Intensity Probability: As of May 2026, there is roughly a 25% chance of a "very strong" event, with some models even hinting at record-breaking ocean warming exceeding

in eastern regions by autumn.
Historical Context: If a super event materializes, it would be only the fourth since 1950, comparable to the massive events of 1982-83, 1997-98, and 2015-16.

Climate Prediction Center (.gov)

Expected Global Impacts

The arrival of a strong El Niño typically reshapes global weather patterns through the end of 2026 and into early 2027:
Record Heat: Scientists from Climate Central and Carbon Brief warn that 2026 could become the second-hottest year on record, with 2027 likely setting a new all-time high due to the delayed atmospheric response.

Hurricanes: El Niño typically suppresses Atlantic hurricane activity by increasing vertical wind shear, though it may supercharge storms in the Central and Eastern Pacific.

Regional Weather:

United States: Often brings wetter, stormier conditions to the Southern U.S. and California, while the Northern U.S. and Canada tend to be warmer and drier.

Asia & Australia: Increases the risk of severe drought and wildfires.
South America: Can trigger heavy rainfall and devastating flooding, particularly in Peru and Ecuador.