Portland Oregon fishing

With June 2024 here and being in Portland, Oregon, it is time to start thinking about Sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River. June is also a great time to go Salmon fishing on the lower Willamette River. You could even do a half day of salmon fishing on the...

Salmon Fishing Columbia River opens Back up

Columbia River opens back up for Spring Salmon fishing tomorrow April 8th, it will be open lintel April 15th. With the Columbia River running fast, I would suggest anchoring instead of trolling. Here is a look at the rules again. COLUMBIA RIVER MAIN-STEM, from Buoy 10...

A few tips on anchoring for salmon

A few tips on anchoring for salmon! When anchoring for Chinook salmon it is all about having a good location. Salmon swims upriver in lanes. So, if you are anchored and see other boats catching salmon, and you’re not, sound out the area, and get a good idea of...

Willamette River Sturgeon

The Willamette River in Portland, Oregon is home to some of the best sturgeon fishing in the Pacific Northwest. As a strictly catch and release fishery, anglers can enjoy reeling in these magnificent creatures year-round. Winter sturgeon fishing is a prime time,...

Spring Salmon Fishing 2011

With Oregon fish and wildlife saying that the Willamette River is going to have 104,100 spring Chinook this season. I am looking forward to great salmon fishing on the Willamette River. Let me tell you last year we had plenty of action, and expecting it to be good...

2011 Spring Salmon season on the Columbia River

Here is the spring Salmon season for the Columbia River set by Oregon, and Washington fish and game. Fishing from a boat will be allowed seven days a week from March 1 through April 4 from Buoy 10 upstream to Rooster Rock. Fishing from the bank will be allowed during...

Tips On Knot Tying

Would you like some tips on knot tying? With Columbia River Spring salmon coming up soon here is a few tips on tying a good knot when Fishing. Before you pull the knot tight wet the line, this will help to lubricate the line, and also help with abrasion and it will...

How To Store Monofilament Line Properly

“`html How I Store Monofilament Fishing Line Properly storing monofilament fishing line can help it last longer, cast better, and prevent unnecessary line problems on the water. I always store my monofilament line either on the original spool or on my fishing...

What Type of Flares Should You Carry On Your Boat?

What Type of Flares Should You Carry on Your Boat? What type of flares should you carry on your boat? What are the rules and regulations for carrying marine flares? Let’s go over a few common types of flares and the situations where they are often used. Marine flare...

What would I do if person went overboard

What would I do if a person went overboard? This is a situation I hope I never find myself in, but I am prepared just in case. Boat captains who have had a person fall overboard say it is much harder to make a rescue than they had thought. Here are a few general rules...
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