Sturgeon Fishing Trips (Year-Round)
 

Sturgeon in the Columbia River can run upwards of 300 pounds or more and put up an impressive battle, many times stripping line from the anglers reel and jumping high into the air.

Sturgeon have been compared, by some fishermen, to the likes of hooking a Marlin or a large Tarpon. This is likely why they are commonly referred to as the poor mans Marlin.

Sturgeon are always on tap for Catch & Release on the Lower Columbia River and Willamette River near Portland. But Oregon sets seasons for retention of these special prehistoric game fish. Common Names: Pacific sturgeon, Oregon sturgeon, Columbia sturgeon, and Sacramento sturgeon. Sometimes misspelled as sturgon.

White sturgeon are the largest freshwater fish in North America and can weigh over 1,500 pounds, be 20 feet in length, and live for over 100 years. Anadromous white sturgeon most commonly move into large rivers in early spring, and spawn May through June.
 

For more information or to book a trip call 971-235-0941
 

• Columbia & Willamette River Keeper Sturgeon – YEAR ROUND

• (Fishing dates are pending season quotas)

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Client with one of many he caught and released this day. I have had some clients catch and release over 30 sturgeon in one day. Talk about a work out.

May thru June the big oversize fish move into the Columbia River following the Shad run. Its truly the thrill of a lifetime to have one of these 8' to 11' foot fish on the end of your line.

Sturgeon can live to be 100 years old and are the largest fresh water fish in North America.
The sportfishing record fish was caught in The Dalles, Oregon and weighed 900 pounds. All the west coast states have bracketed length requirements for sturgeon taken. At this time, in Oregon and California, fish that are 4 to 6 feet in length are allowed to be kept. Those over 6 feet must be released as these are considered breeding stock, their release insures the continuation of this exciting fishery.

White sturgeon are tough fighters -- so make sure you are ready to do battle. Many days we will catch and release over 25 fish. If your lucky enough to be here on a retention date you will quickly become a coinsure of the best eating fish there is. If you like Halibut its a sure thing you'll love Sturgeon.

A significant economic and cultural resource throughout the Northwest, white sturgeon recently became a popular target fishery with major commercial landings in the Columbia River. In fact, Columbia River sturgeon production, with its valuable roe for caviar, is second only to the former Soviet Union's production. The Columbia River is also the site of an intense sport fishery, as is the San Joaquin Delta in California and the Willapa Bay in Washington where guided fishing trips are popular. The white sturgeon is also an important fish for Native American fishermen on the Columbia and Klamath rivers.
 

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503-650-8280

Cell phone

971-235-0941

 Postal address

13610 Barclay Hills Drive, Oregon City, Oregon 97045.

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