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Columbia River Fishing Report: Tides, Sturgeon, Salmon, and More for January 24, 2025
Published 1 year, 3 months ago
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If you're planning to hit the Columbia River near Portland today, January 24, 2025, here’s what you need to know:
### Tidal Report
Today's tide times are crucial for your fishing trip. You'll have a low tide at 1:41 AM with 4.58 ft, a high tide at 8:06 AM with 8.17 ft, another low tide at 3:41 PM with 1.07 ft, and a final high tide at 10:24 PM with 6.06 ft. The best times to fish are during the moving tides, either incoming or outgoing, as these periods tend to activate fish feeding behaviors.
### Weather and Daylight
Sunrise is at 7:46 AM, and sunset is at 5:09 PM. Make sure to check the weather conditions before heading out, as they can significantly impact fish activity.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's fishing was excellent, particularly for sturgeon in the Columbia River Gorge, although the sturgeon fishery in the Bonneville and The Dalles pools has been closed until further notice due to high catch rates on New Year's Day. However, catch-and-release trips for sturgeon are still available and can be quite thrilling.
Other species like salmon, steelhead, walleye, and bass are still active. The recent extension of the salmon fisheries allowed for a good catch of chinook and coho salmon in various sections of the river. Walleye fishing has also been active, especially in the Portland area.
### Types and Amounts of Fish Caught
While sturgeon keepers are off the table for now, anglers are still catching a mix of chinook and coho salmon, particularly around the Hood River Bridge and down to Buoy 10. Walleye and bass are also being caught, especially in the Portland area.
### Best Lures and Bait
For salmon, using lures like spinners, spoons, and plugs can be effective. For sturgeon, bait such as anchovies, herring, and squid are popular choices. Walleye can be caught using jigs tipped with nightcrawlers or minnows. Steelhead often respond well to flies, spinners, and small plugs.
### Hot Spots
The Columbia River Gorge remains one of the best spots for sturgeon and other species. For salmon, the areas around the Hood River Bridge and down to Buoy 10 have been productive. The Portland area itself offers good fishing spots, especially for walleye and bass. Consider focusing on areas with structure like dock pilings or the mouths of estuaries during outgoing tides, and inshore tidal flats during incoming tides.
Always check the latest fishing regulations and weather conditions before you head out to ensure a successful and enjoyable trip.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
### Tidal Report
Today's tide times are crucial for your fishing trip. You'll have a low tide at 1:41 AM with 4.58 ft, a high tide at 8:06 AM with 8.17 ft, another low tide at 3:41 PM with 1.07 ft, and a final high tide at 10:24 PM with 6.06 ft. The best times to fish are during the moving tides, either incoming or outgoing, as these periods tend to activate fish feeding behaviors.
### Weather and Daylight
Sunrise is at 7:46 AM, and sunset is at 5:09 PM. Make sure to check the weather conditions before heading out, as they can significantly impact fish activity.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's fishing was excellent, particularly for sturgeon in the Columbia River Gorge, although the sturgeon fishery in the Bonneville and The Dalles pools has been closed until further notice due to high catch rates on New Year's Day. However, catch-and-release trips for sturgeon are still available and can be quite thrilling.
Other species like salmon, steelhead, walleye, and bass are still active. The recent extension of the salmon fisheries allowed for a good catch of chinook and coho salmon in various sections of the river. Walleye fishing has also been active, especially in the Portland area.
### Types and Amounts of Fish Caught
While sturgeon keepers are off the table for now, anglers are still catching a mix of chinook and coho salmon, particularly around the Hood River Bridge and down to Buoy 10. Walleye and bass are also being caught, especially in the Portland area.
### Best Lures and Bait
For salmon, using lures like spinners, spoons, and plugs can be effective. For sturgeon, bait such as anchovies, herring, and squid are popular choices. Walleye can be caught using jigs tipped with nightcrawlers or minnows. Steelhead often respond well to flies, spinners, and small plugs.
### Hot Spots
The Columbia River Gorge remains one of the best spots for sturgeon and other species. For salmon, the areas around the Hood River Bridge and down to Buoy 10 have been productive. The Portland area itself offers good fishing spots, especially for walleye and bass. Consider focusing on areas with structure like dock pilings or the mouths of estuaries during outgoing tides, and inshore tidal flats during incoming tides.
Always check the latest fishing regulations and weather conditions before you head out to ensure a successful and enjoyable trip.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI