2017 Columbia river sturgeon fishery

[OrtizG95]

its official. Love it or hate it it's here

http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/jun0117b/

I know the wife and I will be getting our limits

I'd love to here some opinions from people who are for or against this opener as I am in some ways but I also can't pass up a limit of sturgeon

[SkookumHntr]

Well if your against it, don't go

[ipkus]

I'd love to here some opinions from people who are for or against this opener as I am in some ways but I also can't pass up a limit of sturgeon

So what you are saying is that you have a conscience, but aren't mentally strong enough to follow your own convictions?

Look at the bright side, you aren't alone!

[WSU]

I have mixed thoughts but am not educated enough to comment intelligently.  That said I may give it a try having never fished sturgeon in the estuary.

[Whitenuckles]

I for one am pissed. If they open the Columbia, they should open the north sound so I can fish.

[metlhead]

I still fish often for sturgeon on the lower river. I just really enjoy it. But a 6" slot for keepers? Thanks for a wonderful mostly week day opportunity. They definately do not want many fish removed by most recreational fishers. How much money was spent getting this approved?

[dc]

It has been many yrs since I have fished the lower river.  Can someone tell me what launch one would use in the deep river area these days.  I believe the old one on Onieda rd is closed, but I heard the state opened one.  Where might that one be.  Might utilize the Washington side and fish some sturgeon.

[SkookumHntr]

The same launch,,

[metlhead]

The state does have a launch upriver and across from the Oneida ramp. Pretty rough the last time I used it.

[dc]

so the Onieda launch is still usable?

[HntnFsh]

yes

[bighorn1]

Anyone know if the Deep river launch is still in use.y

[Reidus]

oneida and deep river launch is one and the same.

[bighorn1]

Thanks did,nt know that.

[blackdog]

WDFW has acquired and rebuilt the Deep River launch.