never thought I would see it, Sturgeon is open upper columbia!

[huntnnw]

I don't think it matters what's being used for bait .ive been using herring . My brother been using smelt and herring. I know one guy landed 24 one day with nigh crawlers , talked to another using whole Kokanee , salmon bellies and so on

[singleshot12]

We launched at kettle .. My brother talked to wdfw yesterday and they are looking for a guy who took 25 sturgeon !

If they could put an end to the greed, we'd have a year catch&keep fishery again. We the fisherman spend more time out there an need report these scum that don't play by the rules

[MerriamMagician]

   Last weekend I watched folks fishing with 7 1/2 trout rods and reels I would guess could be spooled in the first half of a run tossing 3oz of lead and 14 LB test. I did hope that they had hooked up. 

This has a large following right now. I would guess as the water comes up it might get a bit harder for some folks to reach them.
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Haha yeah we witnessed lots of people using salmon tackle also and that wasn't working out for them very well either  Watched one boat take nearly an hour to land a 30 incher. Oh and trying to watch boaters anchor in minimal current was quite comical as well.  Hope they never try anchoring in real current or they'll be in big trouble

[TommyH]

We did pretty well, everyone except me landed one or 2. Lots of boats and fisherman, parking at the launch was cram packed.

[oldschool]

 Anybody hitting the walleye after sturgeon fishing?

[PA BEN]

Anybody hitting the walleye after sturgeon fishing?

I will tomorrow

[pianoman9701]

Sturgeon now closed on the lower Columbia.

[jae]

My first sturgeon 41 1/2" my buddy's was 51". We ended up with 8 walleye too.

That is Awesome!

[Ridgeratt]

My first sturgeon 41 1/2" my buddy's was 51". We ended up with 8 walleye too.

Well Played.   

[huntnnw]

Weekend was great for sturgeon ! Daughter got to reel in 5.

[PA BEN]

I pulled my first pictures because the location was on one of them  here they are without locations.

[Ridgeratt]

That looks like your boat could get a bit sporty if the wind comes up.
But Nice fish.   

[PA BEN]

That looks like your boat could get a bit sporty if the wind comes up.
But Nice fish.   

it was fun bucking the wind back to the boat ramp, 4ft wind waves, it rides nice deep v hull, 1977 hewescraft.

[cbond3318]

Man that looks like a blast!!

[Whitenuckles]

OK......... I've got to ask. I'm not looking for anyone's spot. Just wondering the depth you guys are fishing?

I've got property on the lake and am willing to trade a Turkey for a good tip. Thanks