Columbia River Sturgeon
The Columbia River holds all kinds of different fish. Whether your a beginner or a pro, the Columbia River offers all kinds of fishing opportunities.
First of all, the Columbia is known for the salmon runs, we have spring salmon, summer salmon, and the big run of fall salmon. Of course, the world famous Buoy 10 salmon fishery at the mouth of the river genarly opens on August 1.
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. Bonneville dam is a very popular place to fish from the shore for salmon, sturgeon,and steelhead.
There are plenty of Walleye to be found on the Columbia River, and experts say the next record Walleye should come out of the lower Columbia River. I plan on catching that Walleye! I do most of my walleye fishing in the Columbia River gorge near Ruffus,Rufus Oregon fishing in the spring.
Now the monster fish, one of Marvin’s Guide Service’s favorite fish on the Columbia River, is the White Sturgeon. However, most sturgeon fishing is catch and release.
The Columbia holds sturgeons over 12 feet long and upwards of 900 pounds.
Bass, crappie, and catfish are just a few more to name. Maybe you want lots of action, and then Columbia River shad fishing in May and June will offer lots of fast-action fishing.
Shad fishing is great for kids, because of the fast, action-packed fishing. Feel free to call me, let’s talk fishing, and book your guided trip today. 503-314-5087
Last Updated on by Marvin
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.
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
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.
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
ok i will give it a try thanks again.
Not a problem, come back any time, would be happy to help if I can.
good luck out there.
Marvin
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.
Yea you can do some pan fishing around the 205 bridge on the Columbia river,
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?
This time of year I would go fish Sturgeon up around Bonneville Dam!
Come back and let us know how you do!
Where can I find walleye, crappie, or catfish around the Jantzen Beach and Hayden Island area?
are you fishing from a boat?
Behind the island