What are the fishing conditions like on the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington? What kind of fish can I expect to catch? What are the best seasons and times of day to fish? What kind of bait and tackle should I use?
The Columbia River is home to many species of fish, including salmon, sturgeon, steelhead, shad, and walleye. It’s also home to a variety of panfish, such as bass, perch, and bluegill. The river is a popular fishing destination, and anglers can find a wide variety of species to catch.
The Columbia River has three runs of salmon and steelhead that come in during the spring, summer, and fall. While salmon and steelhead are a seasonal fishery, the Columbia River has something to offer anglers year-round.
The fall salmon run on the Columbia River is the most popular time to fish the river, and there are many reasons why. The river is teaming with salmon, and anglers from all over flock to the world-famous Buoy 10 at the mouth of the Columbia River to fish for these prized fish. Fishing charters and guides are available to help you get the most out of your fishing experience.
Fishing for sturgeon is a year-round activity on the Columbia River, though most sturgeon caught must be released. If you do manage to land one of these behemoths, be prepared for a potential 12-foot-long monster! Sturgeon are a protected species in Oregon, so most sturgeon caught must be released. However, if you do manage to land a legal-size sturgeon, you will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a lifetime. If you plan on fishing sturgeon on the Columbia, be sure to check with Oregon Department of Fish and wildlife or Washington Department of Fish and wildlife to keep yourself out of trouble.
A giant sturgeon was caught with Marvins’s guide service.
Marvin’s guide service offers catch and release trips for Sturgeon on the Columbia year-round. Sturgeon fishing trips will take place in the Portland and Columbia River Gorge area.
Walleye fishing on the Columbia is very popular and just happens to be one of Marvin’s favorite fisheries.
Some are the best Walleye fishing the Columbia River has to offer is on the Upper River between Rufus, OR and Bordman, OR. If you like fish tacos, you’re sure to like walleye. And then we’re talking the Upper River You will love the breathtaking scenery in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.
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Three clients holding limits of salmon they caught on the Columbia River.
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