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Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Program Opens April 14 with Expert Tips for Success

The Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Program opens April 14 at The Dalles station, followed by Columbia Point/Umatilla stations on April 21. Expert anglers recommend bottom-fishing lures in blue, green, or black colors, with techniques varying between shore and boat fishing. Success depends on proper lure selection, depth control, and varying retrieval speeds, with trolling at 2-3 mph near underwater structures proving most effective.