Columbia Sturgeon

[Wood Shampoo]

Fished the Columbia yesterday evening with a budy and had a great time. For 2 hours of fishing, we ended up with a nice fat 52" in the boat and released a 8 footer! Plus the regular 15 shakers to keep you excited. Fresh smelt was the bait of choice. Looks like it is starting to get good!

[wishntobefishn]

wtbarrong, Sounds like a great trip. From your description of the fish, my guess is you were fishing just below Bonneville and above the Fishery? I'm heading in that direction tomorrow.

[Wood Shampoo]

wishntobefishn,

Nope, we stayed closer to home and fished the Camas/Troutdale area. Good luck if you head up to the gorge!

[powerstrokincowboy]

Hey wishntobefishn,

I am hoping to head down there tomorrow as well. I have put in at Rooster Rock park and fished the wall there, the flats upriver, and a little bit in front of the falls upriver. However, several posts indicate that the fishing is really good above the "Fisheries" area. I know where the Fisheries ramp is, but I don't know what water to fish from there. Can you give me a bit of a clue? Do you fish the edge of the shipping channel or flats? Are there any specific areas that are producing?

Any info is appreciated, and good luck! :smile: