Portland Oregon Sturgeon Fishing Columbia River Trips

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Columbia River Sturgeon

Oregon fishermen are lucky to have the white sturgeon available in our waters. They are an amazing and exciting fish to catch, but also wonderful to eat. Unlike salmon, sturgeon are a white meat fish that can be prepared in many different ways. Batter dipped and deep fried is a favorite and smoked sturgeon is the best smoked fish you will ever eat. Smoked sturgeon sells for $18.00 a pound and up.

It takes a bit of muscle to handle the large oversize sturgeon that swim in the waters of Columbia River and Willamette River.

Sore arms can be expected following a day of reeling in these prehistoric monster fish. Northwest white sturgeon can grow in excess of 14 feet long and will sometimes weigh over 450 pounds. These trips are customized to the size of fish you would prefer to catch, legal size (42-60 inches) or oversized (60 inches plus). [ Fishing Trip Request Form ]

This is truly a world-class fishery in itself.

May thru July we target the giant oversized sturgeon. These prehistoric monster’s range from 6 to 14 feet in length and weighing up to 450 pounds. These hard fighting Columbia River fish are pure pain but worth the fight. Nov thru Feb we will fish the Lower Willamette river for keeper Sturgeon. June thru July we will fish the estuary on the Lower Columbia River near Astoria Oregon. These fish will range from-42 to 60 inches in length and provide plenty of meat for the table.

Willamette River White Sturgeon

Sturgeon fishing the Columbia River. Sturgeon are always on tap for Catch & Release on the Lower Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to Astoria. But Oregon sets seasons for retention of these special prehistoric game fish. Common Names: Pacific sturgeon, Oregon sturgeon, Columbia sturgeon, and Sacramento sturgeon. Sometimes misspelled as sturgen. White sturgeon are the largest freshwater fish in North America and can weigh over 1,500 pounds, be 20 feet in length, and live for over 100 years. Anadromous white sturgeon most commonly move into large rivers in early spring, and spawn May through June.

White sturgeon are tough fighters -- so make sure you are ready to do battle. Many days we will catch and release over 25 fish. If your lucky enough to be here on a retention date you will quickly become a coinsure of the best eating fish there is. If you like Halibut you'll love Sturgeon.

Sturgeon fishing the Columbia River. A significant economic and cultural resource throughout the Northwest, white sturgeon recently became a popular target fishery with major commercial landings in the Columbia River. In fact, Columbia River sturgeon production, with its valuable roe for caviar, is second only to the former Soviet Union's production. The Columbia River is also the site of an intense sport fishery, as is the San Joaquin Delta in California and the Willapa Bay in Washington where guided fishing trips are popular. The white sturgeon is also an important fish for Native American fishermen on the Columbia and Klamath rivers.
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A Fishing License as well as applicable tags should be obtained prior to your trip.
Prices: Oregon- $12.00 purchase online

Columbia River fishing means Sturgeon fishing, which means you are fishing for a fish that can reach sizes likely bigger than you are and when you catch one of these magnificent marine creatures you can take home an Oregon charter fishing story none of your fishing buddies can compete with. As fun and exciting as Sturgeon fishing is though it is not the only type of fishing on the Columbia River and your local Oregon fishing guide will also offer fishing charters for the many species of salmon and a few other species in addition to some exciting Sturgeon fishing.

Welcome to Portland Fishing Guide.com
Experience Pacific Northwest fishing at its finest! Book a trip today with Portland Fishing Guide.com and professional fishing guide Scott Nichols. We offer quality productive guided fishing trips for Chinook Salmon and Sturgeon (as well as other popular fish) on the Columbia River and the Willamette River near Portland, Oregon as well as the upper Willamette, and the Columbia River from Astoria where it enters the Pacific Ocean all the way up to Bonneville Dam.

Year Round Fishing on The Columbia River, Willamette River and at popular nearby rivers and streams in Oregon For Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead and Shad.

Scott has been fishing these rivers for over 16 years. Up to six clients will enjoy fishing from the comfort and safety of his 23 foot Alumaweld Jet Sled. You will be fishing with the finest rods, reels, and tackle the industry has to offer. Weather you’re a seasoned fisherman or just a beginner we have trips tailored to meet all your needs, so give us a call and book that Oregon Salmon or Sturgeon fishing trip today.

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