Columbia River Fishing Report – It is GAME ON on the lower Columbia River right now. The Buoy 10 fishery is well underway with large Chinook and a few coho in the catch. Most recently, effort has been most intense on the Washington side, with boats focusing in on Chinook in Blind channel above the…
Columbia River Fishing Report – Going from least to greatest, summer steelhead fishing on the mainstem remains a fair option. It’s clear however, it is a depressed year. Double-digit days are common for experienced guides and anglers, that is not happening at this time. Persistent and knowledgable anglers are catching fish every day, with a…
Columbia River Fishing Report – The Buoy 10 fishery is clearly peaking. Although not everyone is having smashing success, there are large numbers of salmon in the estuary, as the traditional peak season has arrived. Fishing is as good as it’s going to get for the hordes of anglers in pursuit. The odd inconsistency of…
Columbia River Fishing Report – The Buoy 10 fishery is underway. After a slow start, and a less then stellar breakout season, catches of Chinook are becoming more consistent in the Astoria area. Most professional guides would say that the fish are present, they are just not interested in biting. Most anglers only remember the…
