Anglers able to harvest hatchery sturgeon starting July 1 in upper Columbia

[theleo]

Do any of you guys have sources for maps showing the water depth on that section of the river? Trying to figure out places to possibly try from the bank but all the maps I can find just show me where the channel is but no depths.

[jackmaster]

Do any of you guys have sources for maps showing the water depth on that section of the river? Trying to figure out places to possibly try from the bank but all the maps I can find just show me where the channel is but no depths.

easy, look for the biggest crowd on the bank and go shoulder to shoulder with them gonna be combat fishn at its finest

[theleo]

Do any of you guys have sources for maps showing the water depth on that section of the river? Trying to figure out places to possibly try from the bank but all the maps I can find just show me where the channel is but no depths.

easy, look for the biggest crowd on the bank and go shoulder to shoulder with them gonna be combat fishn at its finest

Yeah, kind of figured rite near the dams it would be like that but just trying to find maps so I might be able to find a hole or two off the beaten path that are a little harder to get to. It's a lot easier to get along with a few hardcore guys that will go out of their way to get to a spot then deal with masses and the chaos they create for the obvious fishing spots. Not asking for honey holes, just resources to try and find my own.

[DOUBLELUNG]

Any guides?

http://hurdsguideservice.com/ fishes the broodstock capture program in these reservoirs for the fish spawned at the Yakama Nation hatchery.  I have not fished with him but friends who do have nothing but good things to say.

[Gringo31]

Curious for someone to report back after the 1st.  If it's battle fishing....

I'm out.

[Ridgeratt]

Another plus is you can use the 2 rod endorsement.  It might be combat on the weekends but I am feeling a mid week run.

[Gobble Doc]

When did they discover that the hatchery fish were bad and needed to be removed?

[Badhabit]

I wonder if sturgeon suck up a bunch of salmon eggs and rather than the game dept made a mistake in 2003 they blame it on hatchery fish intermingling with the wild to.

[Ghost Hunter]

  I'd jump on an open seat.  Sturgeon poles haven't seen action since I don't remember

[Prohunter270]

Stupid idea, gonna ruin a great fishery. Last year they were floating dead all over due to heat and now this go get them all.... Plus how many wilds are gonna keep getting caught and released or kept... Game department has no clue. Can we have an open seal season?