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Columbia River - April 10th, 2008
supplied by: Columbia River Fishing
RECORDED: 
51 °
FISHING: Excellent
Columbia River continues to be on a roll for chinook!!!The Columbia River spring chinook fishery remains the hotbed on the fishing scene.
"Spring chinook catches have been pretty strong, and there was a pretty good bite [Wednesday morning] from the [Portland] airport down to the railroad bridge just below the I-5 bridge," said Joe Hymer, a state Fish and Wildlife biologist.
Anglers at the Marine Park boat ramp just above I-5 were averaging anywhere from two-thirds to three-quarters of a fish per boat.
While some of the best sport catches have been coming from the airport downstream to the railroad bridge off Hayden Island and Vancouver, further upstream places like from Camas-Washougal up to Bonneville Dam have picked up.
"The Port of Camas check showed they're still catching fish, and the best fishery has been up towards the dam," Hymer said. "One recent check showed it was a two-plus-fish-per-boat average, and Oregon was seeing the same catch rates."
The portion of the Lower Columbia from the west power lines on Hayden Island to Buoy 10 has closed, but the river from the Hayden west power lines up to McNary Dam is open for fishing.
"The Columbia spring chinook is the talk around town, and it is pretty much a no-brainer fishery," said Bryan Nelson at Three Rivers Marine and Tackle in Woodinville. "Trolling with a Fish Flash and cut-plug herring does the job, or anchor up and put down a Kwikfish."
From April 1 to 6, an estimated 24,590 angler trips were made with 4,438 chinook kept and 624 released.
"The [Bonneville] dam counts have broken 100 fish per day, but they are going to start spilling more water over the dam [beginning today] and that could spur more fish to move over the dam. That could also spur the bank fishery bite just below Bonneville, too."
We are currently taking reservations for Columbia, Lewis and Kalama rivers. Jet boat trips on the Columbia and Lewis rivers for 4 anglers are at a special price of just $580.00 and 2 person driftboat trips on the Kalama are $325.00. Hurry as the Columbia River closes on April 30th, 2008.Additional information can be obtained online at http://columbia-river-fishing-guide.com or by phone at 206-920-2428
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Columbia River - March 29th, 2008
supplied by: Columbia River Fishing
RECORDED: 
45 °
FISHING: Great
Fishing: The spring chinook fishery got off to a fast start March 16, with boat anglers averaging a fish for every 5.5 rods on the lower Columbia River between the Hayden Island west power lines and Bonneville Dam. The turnout was good, too. In all, 368 boats and 170 bank anglers were counted on both sides of the river during an aerial survey opening day. The highest concentration of boats - 110 - was near the Portland Airport, although 35 boats were counted between the Interstate 5 Bridge and the power lines. Most bank anglers were fishing immediately downstream from the dam, though the fishing there was slow.
"We're getting a strong early showing, the best in several years," said Joe Hymer, WDFW fish biologist. "The best news is this run's just getting started, and we're expecting to see a lot of fish move upriver before it's all over."
According to pre-season forecasts, 269,300 spring chinook will return to the Columbia River and its tributaries above Bonneville Dam, the third-largest run since 1977. That compares to just 86,230 fish last year.
The chinook fishery from the Hayden Island power lines upstream to the dam runs seven days a week through March 23, then switches to six days a week - closing from one hour after official sunset Mondays to one hour before official sunrise Wednesdays - through April 30. The limit is one adult hatchery chinook per day.
Below the Hayden Island power lines, chinook fishing opens daily downstream to Buoy 10 from March 24 through April 4. Fishing in that area, normally the focus of the lower river season, was held to just 12 days this year to protect weak Willamette River stocks. There, too, the limit is one hatchery adult chinook per day.
As most anglers know, hatchery chinook can be identified by a clipped adipose fin. All wild chinook with an intact adipose fin must be released unharmed.
Team J and L is currently fishing the Columbia River for Spring Chinook and taking reservations for Columbia, Lewis and Kalama rivers. Jet boat trips on the Columbia and Lewis rivers for 4 anglers are at a special price of just $580.00 and 2 person driftboat trips on the Kalama are $325.00.Additional information can be obtained online at http://www.columbia-river-fishing-guide.com or by phone at 206-920-2428
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Columbia River - March 23rd, 2008
supplied by: Columbia River Fishing
FISHING: Excellent
Its April already and spring is looking better everyday. J and L Guided Sportfishing is gearing up for Spring fishing on the Columbia, Cowlitz, Kalama and Lewis rivers. With winter steelhead season over and a new 18' Smithrock Riverboat and 2 25' Alumaweld Super Vees await christening on the waters of Southwest Washington. Spring time is one of the best times for an angler in Washington.
Begginning in March, 269,300 spring chinook salmon start entering the Columbia river bound for the Cowlitz, Kalama and Lewis rivers as well as the upper tributaries above Bonneville dam. This years run will be the third largest since 1977. We will start fishing March 25th between the mouths of the Kalama and Lewis rivers on the Columbia until the lower river closes to all fishing on April 4th. Then we will fish above I-5 for the remainder of the Columbia's season. A majority of this run consists of 4 year old fish with some 5 year olds mixed in. These 4 year old fish average 12-25 pounds. Looking to catch the best eating salmon in the world? Springers are it so don't delay and call today to reserve your date. Stop wishing and lets go fishing!!!
Mid-April we will move to fishing the North Fork of the Lewis and Kalama rivers. May is the month for maximum fishing opportunity. Spring Chinook fishing is at its peak with 4-7 "hook-ups" a day. I can't think of a more exciting time witnessing these fish smack a bait-wrapped K15 Kwikfish, a Brads diver and bait combo while backtrolling, or hover fishing "cocktail" baits in the deep holes of both rivers.Summerrun Steelhead are also in the rivers at the same time making for an added bonus! They are chrome-bright, powerful, and add an extra excitement to the day. Averaging 12-18 pounds, we incidently catch several of these beauties every spring salmon season.
We are currently taking reservations for Columbia, Lewis and Kalama rivers. Jet boat trips on the Columbia and Lewis rivers for 4 anglers are at a special price of just $580.00 and 2 person driftboat trips on the Kalama are $325.00.Additional information can be obtained online at http://www.jandlguidedsportfishing.com and http://columbiariveranglers.com or by phone at 206-920-2428
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Columbia River - May 24th, 2006
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC
RECORDED:
67 °
FISHING: Great
The Columbia River may be one of the most under utilized fly fishing opportunities in our state. The river offers a wealth of different species and the opportunities. The staff of Puget Sound Fly Company will always be happy to offer suggestions and advice if you are interested in the Columbia (or any other spot)! 253-839-4119.
Fishing: Thousands of Shad are in the Columbia River right now, with literally millions on the way. If you like to fish for Shad or would like to start, now through mid June is prime. When the Shad are in it’s not unusual to hook a fish on almost every cast. These are not ‘dinks’ either, they average 2-4 pounds. Check the daily fish counts before you go, but anything over 20,000 is usually worth the trip.
Equipment: Anything from Spey rods to 6 weights will work. If I had to choose, it would be a 7 or 8 weights with a high density shooting head. The head will take your fly down to the fish and cut through the wind as well.
Flies: Shad Flies are should be shorter than 2” and flashy. A combination of chartreuse and orange was our most successful pattern.
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Columbia River - Lower - June 28th, 2005
supplied by: Perrys Fishing Adventures
FISHING: Great
We are in the middle of June and Lower Columbia River Sturgeon are in Full swing. Limits of gators 45" - 60" are being taken and some days we have cought over 40 fish out side the slot limit.
Fishing should continue until the close date of July 4th we have a few day trips and evening trips available. For us fishing the flats has been or best production and there is nothing like a big sturgeon hooked in shallow water!!!
Last weekend they reopened the Chinooks fishing on the lower Columbia and it was a surprise as to how good it was. Over the last several days good numbers of fish have been entereing the system and we have landed 12 chinooks in three trips. We have a few dates available in June for combo Salmon/Sturgeon trips. IN July we can book morning or evening Summer Salmon trips.
OCEAN Salmon is open for us in Garibaldi but we are staying on the Columbia until the 4th. But from the 4th of July on we will be fishing for Silvers and Chinooks out of the ports of Hammond and Garibaldi for ocean salmon on feeding frenzies.
These are great trips and provide lots of action and great fishgting fish. Weather does play a roll in the trips so we move to either Nehalem Bay or Columbia River if the weather pushes us off the ocean.
While July provides great fishing for Salmon and Steelhead, the Buoy 10 season is around the corner and booking for this season is filling up for our day trips and we still have space available for our evening trips.
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Columbia River - June 10th, 2005
supplied by: Puget Sound Fly Company, LLC
RECORDED: 
73 °
FISHING: Excellent
The Columbia River may be one of the most under utilized fly fishing opportunities in our state. The river offers a wealth of different species and the opportunities. The staff of Puget Sound Fly Company will always be happy to offer suggestions and advice if you are interested in the Columbia (or any other spot)! 253-839-4119.
Fishing: Ibn Archer and I fished the Columbia below Bonneville Dam the other day. The River is choked with Shad right now. The fish ladder counted over 170,000 shad on Wednesday! Not surprisingly the fishing was red hot. We had the benefit of a boat to get clear of the other anglers, but the banks were not too packed for a fly fisher who wasn’t afraid of a short walk.
Equipment: Anything from Spey rods to 6 weights will work. If I had to choose, it would be a 7 or 8 weights with a high density shooting head. The head will take your fly down to the fish and cut through the wind as well.
Flies: Shad Flies are should be shorter than 2” and flashy. A combination of chartreuse and orange was our most successful pattern.
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