Thanks for those who replied.
Story:
I walked from I-84 to the mouth of the Sandy, thinking it will meet in less than a mile or so.
Not knowing the area well, I took the venture, to find it's closed to 2 miles. walked all day, by the time I got back to my car I had maybe half an hour to fish. Saw couple if anglers fishing under the I-84 bridge, thinking why are they fishing here, there's no fish here, all the boats roaring pass, plus the water is so shallow. no way. So I approached the fellas and inquired what they were fishing for, steelheads! I'm thinking here? no way. They were packing up as I approcahed them, since my pole was ready to fish and since I came out to fish. I figure I give it a try. on my 8th cast I hooked a native 7-8 pounder, hearts starts pumping, took me close to 30 minutes to reel the beauty in. It was a wonderful experience. It was good to see he was still healthy releasing him.
I went fisnhing for shad last night, brought my daughter with me, hard to fish when all she wants is throw rocks, reel in and crying for fish. We managed to hook 1 shad which was all worth the trip.
Thanks again for those who replied. I think I just have to get out, read books, and ask local anglers.
Next on the list.
1. Chinook (Clackamas this Sunday and Monday)
2. Sturgeon.(hopefully when it opens in Columbia)
It's hard when you and banking from the shores.