What To fish On The Columbia River

Columbia River Sturgeon

The Columbia River hold all kind of different fish, if your a beginner or a pro the Columbia River is for you.

First of all the Columbia river is known for the salmon runs, we have spring salmon, Summer Salmon, and the big run of fall Salmon.

Or maybe you just Like Steelhead fishing, well then the Columbia River gorge has some of the best steelhead fishing around, you can fish from a boat or off the bank.

There are plenty of Walleye to be found on the Columbia River, experts say the next record Walleye should come out of the lower Columbia River. I plan on catching that Walleye!

Now the Monster fish, one of Marvin’s Guide Service favorite fish on the Columbia River is the White Sturgeon.
The Columbia river holds Sturgeon in it over 12 feet long and upwards of 900 pounds.

Bass, crappie, catfish, are just a few more to name.

Don’t miss out on fishing on the Columbia River Call Marvin’s Guide Service and find out best dates to fish.

Tell us what you like to fish on the Columbia River.
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13 Comments

  1. James
    James on March 21, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    is there places to bank fish for sturgeon on the columbia? I live in greasham and would like to find a spot close if there is one.

    Thank you.

    • Marvin
      Marvin on March 22, 2010 at 7:24 am

      Hey James,

      You can Sturgeon fish at the view point on I 84. I have also see Sturgeon caught at Corbet boat ramp, just cast straight out.
      Good luck.
      hope you catch fish.
      Marv

      • James
        James on April 18, 2010 at 3:23 pm

        Marvin thank you for your response on my question.

        I was also wondering do you use 3 to 4 lb shad from the bank too? i would think that would be kind of hard to cast lol. any suggestions.
        thank you James.

        • Marvin
          Marvin on April 19, 2010 at 5:34 pm

          No I don’t use big shad from the bank. If you are fishing on the bank just cut a small strip of shad, great Sturgeon bait.
          Good luck.
          Marvin

          • James
            James on April 19, 2010 at 8:00 pm

            ok i will give it a try thanks again.

          • Marvin
            Marvin on April 19, 2010 at 9:00 pm

            Not a problem, come back any time, would be happy to help if I can.
            good luck out there.
            Marvin

  2. Dylan
    Dylan on August 28, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Hey guys im going to Vancouver Washington and am going fishing on the Columbia can you fish pan did around there or is it just sturgeon and salmon oh and I will be fishing from the bank.

    • Marvin
      Marvin on August 28, 2011 at 6:01 pm

      Yea you can do some pan fishing around the 205 bridge on the Columbia river,

  3. aj
    aj on October 4, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    i live in vancouver, wa and was just wondering where would be the best place to fish for sturgeon on the columbia from the bank in washington?

    • Marvin
      Marvin on October 4, 2011 at 1:45 pm

      This time of year I would go fish Sturgeon up around Bonneville Dam!
      Come back and let us know how you do!

  4. Mervin J.
    Mervin J. on January 21, 2013 at 2:02 am

    Where can I find walleye, crappie, or catfish around the Jantzen Beach and Hayden Island area?

    • Marvin
      Marvin on January 21, 2013 at 8:25 am

      are you fishing from a boat?

    • Marvin
      Marvin on January 28, 2014 at 7:55 pm

      Behind the island

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