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Sturgeon
Fishing:
Columbia River
Astoria/Estuary
Sturgeon
June
- July
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Columbia River Sturgeon are one of the main
angling attractions in the Pacific Northwest. They
grow to massive proportions, some to well over
1,000 pounds. Regulations prevent us from retaining
fish that size, since that is where the broodstock is derived.
Keeper sturgeon measure 42"- 60" and are a
Halibut-type meat that is absolutely delicious.
A well-fed, 60" fish can push 100 pounds and
give you all you can handle during the fight.
Over 1,000,000 sturgeon live
between Bonneville Dam and the mouth of the
river. That's about 6,800 fish per
river mile, giving anglers the best sturgeon
fishing anywhere. Reserve Now
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like the idea of hooking lots of 25 pound
sturgeon in 5 to 10 foot of water with salmon
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This is the most popular sturgeon fishery
in the Northwest, with warm weather and the best
sturgeon fishing around.
Limits
are very common in the Estuary and there’s no better
way to do it than with light tackle. Anchovies, smelt
and sand shrimp are all favorites for the sturgeon in
this area. Reserve Now
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Drive
time from Portland: 1¾ hours
Drive time from Seattle: 3½ hours
Accommodations: available
Price for guided day trip: $150 per person (gear & bait
included)
Reserve Now
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