With
a population of over 2 million fish, sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River
is quite simply the best in the world. These fish are excellent biters, hard
fighters, and some of the finest table fare that swims. The sturgeon fishery
is carefully managed and provides excellent action virtually all months of the
year. Placed against the backdrop of the awe inspiring Columbia River Gorge,
you’ll enjoy a world-class fishery in one of the planet’s most beautiful
places.
We target two specific fisheries for sturgeon. The first is for "keepers",
those fish from 42-60" long (yes, 3-1/2-5 feet!) that are legal to keep
for the table. We stay on the best fishing throughout the river system, from
the estuary in Astoria all the way into the Gorge at Hood River. In a day’s
effort it is not uncommon to bring over fifty fish to the boat when the numerous
"short" or sublegal fish are included. Fun? Fun doesn’t begin
to explain it.
Beginning in May and extending through the summer, we offer trips for "oversized"
sturgeon. Technically, these are fish larger than the five-foot maximum keeper
size. For the angler, these giants are fish up to fourteen feet in length and
weighing 300, 400 and even 500 lbs.! Above that these behemoths often jump completely
from the water on their initial run—truly a sight to behold! Utilizing
specialized tackle and careful boat control, we bring this big game experience
to anglers of all skill levels.
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