Map of Sauvie Island
From another thread a place to launch called Big Eddy on Sauvie Island was mentioned by our member... bass. I'd never been there so began a short search. Found a very nice site on My Google Maps about...
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Sturgeon fishing has been outstanding
I made three sturgeon trips in December all out of Swan Island Harbor, but I was really lazy about writing up any reports. On the 14th I caught 22 but only 4 keepers and the rest were shakers. On the...
View ArticleBoneville Dam sturgeon fishing
Anyone know about any spots around there? I have some time to kill this weekend and would love to try the dam, I never fished for sturgeon up there. Is it correct you can keep one there now? Any tips...
View ArticleA couple more sturgeon reports from Swan Island
Sunday January 17th: I have found that often when the river rises (and is warming) that the fish inside the harbor do not bite well. The 17th was no exception. I moved a lot and fished fast until I...
View ArticleWest Linn report
I was supposed to go to the dam, but I ended up not going, hit up West linn dock instead and that was crazy. Tons of fish jumping there, I have never ever seen sturgeon jump like that, we talking a...
View ArticleSuperbowl Sunday was a great day to be out fishing
Not being a huge football fan I decided to go ahead and go fishing on Sunday. Man, what a gorgeous day it was. It started out great since I got to chat a bit with a friend I had not seen in quite a...
View ArticleSturgeon gear - what kind of rod/reel/line?
Alright so we have officially jumped into the sturgeon game with a great first day except for me dropping the motor prop in the water while trying to replace a shear pin on the old honda and having to...
View ArticleHot sturgeon bite, 6 March 2016
I had not been on the river in about a month and I was chomping at the bit to get out. When I saw the weather forecast for last Sunday I was a little worried about the wind levels but I decided venture...
View ArticleSturgeon fishing between Eugene & Corvallis:
Any advice as far as where to begin searching for Sturgeon between Eugene and Corvallis? I'm considering Irish bend ... Thanks!
View ArticleColumbia River sturgeon below Bonneville
Hey All, A group of buddies decided to rent a house in Washougal Washington for a bachelor party and while I was not a part of the decision making process in the house selected, I have been tasked with...
View ArticleA question of tides
So this Spring I've gotten to know the Gilbert River and its sturgeon pretty well. The tide obviously influences the Gilbert in a dramatic way, by like, uh..changing the direction it flows..and...
View ArticleLong Tom confluence
whats the quickest way to get to where the long tom dumps into the willamette?
View ArticleGot my first sturgeon!
Hit a well known honey hole yesterday for a bit during the boy's weekly school visit, and was rewarded with this beast (beast by my standards, remember I am a reforming LMB and catfish guy, who...
View ArticleHarrisburg?
I have an invitation to fish from a property on the Willamette at just on the north end of Harrisburg. Anyone fished this part of the river from the bank in pursuit of Sturgeon? I'm curious if I should...
View Article2 rod rules and sturgeon
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2016/03_march/032916.asp I am trying to figure out if I could fish with two rods in the Willie or tributaries, and ONLY ONE be a sturgeon rod. So, one rod would be for...
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Larger bank sturgeon
Are there any places where you have a better chance to catch some larger sturgeon from the bank? I've had some luck catching smaller ones about 2-3ft pretty consistently behind my school and one 4.5ft....
View ArticleKelley Point Park sturgeon?
I was wondering where is the best spot at Kelley Point Park to fish for sturgeon? Also was wondering when I am technically not supposed to catch and release them in that area
View ArticleWest Linn heating up
Been going out there every now and then after it opened back up and only been catching 1 maybe 2 shakers or 1 keeper size. Went out there last week just before the rain came through and the bite was...
View ArticleBack in town and looking for sturgeon
Hello all! I've been at school in San Diego for the last few months and in a couple weeks I'll be back in town for winter break. I have a few days during then that I'll be able to fish for sturgeon. I...
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Willamette River Sturgeon Fishing
I type this with a light heart and leaden arms. I have not done much fishing lately and I wanted to start this year off right. The weather for New Year's day looked good so I decided to see if the...
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