Springer/ Sturgeon Reports. Anywhere?

Blue Water 23 · 02-15-2004, 08:55 AM

I am taking a couple of newbies to the area out on President's Day. They are avid fisherman but new to the area. I was hoping to get an up to date update to help decide where/ what to go for. I will have fresh smelt and my kwick fish will be ready if necessary, along with marinaded wraps. Any help would be greatly apprecited. You can PM me if you want. I will report when I get home tomorrow. Thanks, Jesse

ProCastinator · 02-15-2004, 09:05 AM

Two of us landed a 47", 41" and several 36" sturgeon in the Longview area Saturday. All were on fresh smelt, no scent, in 40-70' of water. I had to move around quite a bit to find them. I didn't try for springers. Be aware that the Willow Grove boat launch is due to be shut down for maintenance for the next couple of weeks though.

Blue Water 23 · 02-15-2004, 06:09 PM

Are all of the springers being caught Willamette fish? Are there any upriver fish being caught? I have heard of fish caught below the WR, in the channel, and in the WR but nothing in the CR above the channel. Has anybody heard different?

Pete · 02-15-2004, 06:15 PM

The preseason prediction from WDFW/ODFW was that 85% of the upriver fish will be 4 year olds, which suggests that they will mainly be later in the season. Remember, also, that above I-5 doesn't open until March 16th.