Author Topic: Lower Columbia Sturgeon (Read 6709 times)

huntnphool · « **on:** April 09, 2018, 12:15:49 AM »

Have any of you heard if we are going to have a keeper season this year?

Blacklab · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2018, 07:56:19 PM »

I only hear catch and release

ASHQUACK · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2018, 08:28:28 PM »

I've heard rumbling from within but nothing definite.

Angus · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2018, 06:49:14 PM »

Bob's Sporting Goods here in Longview is reporting a Monday, Wed, Sat opener from 4/14 through 5/4 for sturgeon 44 to 50 inches from Wauna to Megler Astoria bridge. 1 a day 2 for the year, no fishing after 2 pm.

Just reporting what Bob's facebook page recently posted.

ASHQUACK · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2018, 06:50:55 PM »

It's official!

Blacklab · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2018, 07:00:03 AM »

Quote from: ASHQUACK on April 11, 2018, 06:50:55 PM

It's official!

Where i don’t see it.

Ghost Hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2018, 08:20:12 AM »

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,226332.0.html

Blacklab · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2018, 09:07:05 AM »

huntnphool · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2018, 09:17:04 AM »

I can't find anything about it on the WDFW site.

Blacklab · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2018, 09:55:11 AM »

Quote from: huntnphool on April 12, 2018, 09:17:04 AM

I can't find anything about it on the WDFW site.

I haven't either or their hot line 3606966211.

I'm assuming yes I'm good with that

. Top guides got the call b4 us peasants

huntnphool · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2018, 10:01:34 AM »

Quote from: Blacklab on April 12, 2018, 09:55:11 AM

Quote from: huntnphool on April 12, 2018, 09:17:04 AM
I can't find anything about it on the WDFW site.

I haven't either or their hot line 3606966211.

I'm assuming yes I'm good with that . Top guides got the call b4 us peasants

Mark Youngblood · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2018, 10:09:10 AM »

Actually guys there was a Columbia river compact call yesterday open to the public and they voted in it there.... public is welcome and it lasted like 2.5 gruelling hours.... lol... I assure the guides did not know anything except recommendation prior to that and again that’s all public info... good luck chasing sturgeon

Blacklab · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2018, 10:54:38 AM »

Mark

huntnphool · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2018, 12:07:23 PM »

Quote from: Mark Youngblood Sportfishing on April 12, 2018, 10:09:10 AM

Actually guys there was a Columbia river compact call yesterday open to the public and they voted in it there.... public is welcome and it lasted like 2.5 gruelling hours.... lol... I assure the guides did not know anything except recommendation prior to that and again that’s all public info... good luck chasing sturgeon

I'm pretty sure he was just joking Mark.

WSU · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2018, 12:11:00 PM »

Hopefully I can give this a whirl this year. I was all geared up to go and we ran out of quota last year. I don't know what I'm doing, so if anyone wants to PM me free advice I'm all ears!

huntnphool · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2018, 01:02:34 PM »

Quote from: WSU on April 12, 2018, 12:11:00 PM

Hopefully I can give this a whirl this year. I was all geared up to go and we ran out of quota last year. I don't know what I'm doing, so if anyone wants to PM me free advice I'm all ears!

PM sent

huntnphool · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2018, 04:29:35 PM »

Here is the notification for us peasants.

WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov

April 16, 2018

Sturgeon fishery set in Columbia River
estuary downstream from Wauna powerlines

Action: Allows a limited recreational retention fishery for white sturgeon in the Columbia River estuary. White sturgeon from 44-inches minimum to 50-inches maximum fork length may be retained.

Effective Dates: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturdays: May 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30, and June 2, 4, 2018. Sturgeon angling, including catch and release, closes at 2 p.m. on each open day.

Species affected: White sturgeon.

Locations: The Columbia River from the Wauna powerlines to the mouth at Buoy 10, including Youngs Bay and all adjacent Washington tributaries.

Reason for action: Increased legal-size population over the past few years has allowed for a conservative retention fishery within the lower Columbia River.

Other information: Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon will continue to be allowed on all non-retention days.
Daily white sturgeon limit: One fish.
Annual white sturgeon limit: Two fish.
Retention of green sturgeon is prohibited.

Information Contact: Region 5 office; 360-696-6211

Blacklab · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2018, 02:34:28 PM »

bullfisher · « **Reply #18 on:** April 19, 2018, 03:21:09 PM »

I still can't figure out why they want 2 states to play bumper boats in that tiny section of river.

metlhead · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2018, 03:36:02 PM »

May go down and cracker one. Have not been to Deep River in quite some time. How much parking is available at the Oneida ramp?

WSU · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2018, 03:55:15 PM »

There's a decent amount in the fields and along the road, but it can be a big pain in the rear.

Jamieb · « **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2018, 10:27:20 AM »

Anyone been out? any reports?
I'll be going out of deep river tomorrow.
Bimart in Aberdeen got in a few smelt so I have bait.

Antlershed · « **Reply #22 on:** May 18, 2018, 02:21:34 PM »

Quote from: Jamieb on May 18, 2018, 10:27:20 AM

Anyone been out? any reports?
I'll be going out of deep river tomorrow.
Bimart in Aberdeen got in a few smelt so I have bait.

Everything I have read is dismal at best. Boats only having 2-3 bites all day in the Astoria area. On the outgoing tide, the river is running at 630k CFS, 400k CFS on the incoming and the water is dirty. It is currently at flood stage in Vancouver. Good luck out there tomorrow though. Hope you can find some fish.

TomT · « **Reply #23 on:** May 18, 2018, 06:17:05 PM »

Went out of Deep River Monday. Four fishermen, one bite all day which resulted in a 36” sturgeon. Didn’t hear of any keepers and from what we could see, we did better than most. Pretty bad.

ASHQUACK · « **Reply #24 on:** May 18, 2018, 06:45:59 PM »

If you are going tomorrow BE CAREFUL. The river is supposed to be at flood stage and there is a debris warning for logs and other debris coming down river.

cougkilr · « **Reply #25 on:** May 18, 2018, 07:05:34 PM »

The fish checker we talked to at Cathlamet on Monday said he checked 81 boats and only 9 fish, we had one bite, dodged debris and logs all morning, good luck if you head out.

SkookumHntr · « **Reply #26 on:** May 18, 2018, 08:02:15 PM »

Sounds like it woulda been more fun docking the boat at the duck inn and drinking beer all day!

huntnphool · « **Reply #27 on:** May 19, 2018, 12:26:30 AM »

Quote from: cougkilr on May 18, 2018, 07:05:34 PM

The fish checker we talked to at Cathlamet on Monday said he checked 81 boats and only 9 fish, we had one bite, dodged debris and logs all morning, good luck if you head out.

My guess is WSFW have the numbers reversed and the season will end early.

Jamieb · « **Reply #28 on:** May 19, 2018, 06:38:28 PM »

the fish checker at deep river seen one fish today.

Mark Youngblood · « **Reply #29 on:** May 19, 2018, 07:25:47 PM »

catching is horrible.....dismal at best is an understatement...I canceled my trips the next few days....its just not worth it.

Mfowl · « **Reply #30 on:** May 23, 2018, 11:01:36 PM »

Any reports on what the lower river conditions are right now? Chocolate milk? In the trees? I'm not interested in sturgeon fishing but may consider trying for springers if its fishable this weekend. Any info is appreciated, thanks!

ASHQUACK · « **Reply #31 on:** May 24, 2018, 04:50:39 AM »

Fished yesterday 05/23 river was in good (fishable) shape. A little murky but overall fishable.

crazywednesday · « **Reply #32 on:** June 04, 2018, 03:51:05 PM »

Fished it on 6/2 out of Warrenton for Sturgeon. The weather was amazing, but the water color was like chocolate milk. Went home with 2 keepers. It was a good day.

Justin

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