Fishing on the Columbia River in Portland, Oregon, offers a variety of opportunities. Anglers can target several species, including salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and smallmouth bass. Each species provides a unique challenge and experience making the Columbia River a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts.
In my next few blogs, we will talk a little bit about each one of these fish that are on the Columbia River and Willamette River.
Columbia River Sturgeon Portland Oregon
But since I’m gearing up for Sturgeon, let’s start with Columbia River sturgeon fishing.
I love fishing the Columbia River in Portland, Oregon, especially in May and June. The sturgeon fishing is great during those months, with fish ranging from 20 inches to 12 feet long. That’s right, monster sturgeon lives in the Columbia River!
The Columbia River Gorge is where I do most of my sturgeon fishing. It’s really cool to reel in a 500-pound fish that close to downtown Portland, Oregon.
The Columbia River Gorge is absolutely gorgeous, and I never get tired of looking at it. It’s a great place to fish for sturgeon, and the scenery is just as good.
Even though you can’t keep this huge sturgeon, the thrill of catching one is unforgettable. Just seeing a 10-foot sturgeon jump out of the water while you’re trying to reel it in is enough to get your heart racing!
If you prefer to keep your catch, check with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to find out when and where you can keep sturgeon. While sturgeon have no bones, they are all muscle and cartilage, and in my opinion, they may just be one of the best tasting fish the Columbia River has to offer.
Columbia River Salmon Portland Oregon
The Columbia River has three runs of King Salmon, beginning in the spring. Following that, there is a summer run and then a fall run. Typically, fishing guides like me begin fishing for spring salmon in mid-March. The season for Columbia River Spring salmon varies each year, so it is essential to check with either the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife or the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to ensure compliance regulations. Learn more about Columbia River Salmon or the Buoy 10 salmon fishery here. Columbia river salmon
Columbia River Walleye.
May is an excellent time to target walleye the Columbia River, as they are particularly active during this month. This increased activity makes it an ideal opportunity for anglers to pursue these fish. If you like fish tacos, you will be sure to like walleye.
If you’re looking for an adventure, you can take on the challenge of combining a Columbia River walleye fishing trip with a sturgeon fishing trip.
Here’s a small list of restaurants I like. after a day of fishing the Columbia River Portland, Oregon.
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This is a picture of a sturgeon jumping out of the water in the Columbia River in Portland, Oregon.
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