Sturgeon Report

[skipper]

Skipper, That is the same information I have heard from several guys that use them.  I'll give it a go and thanks for the post..


Once you figure it out you'll love them it takes a while to not grab the pole when they start nibbling you have to wait until the pole is buried then its fish on and it's not coming off good luck

[Hoytstaffshooter83]

shoot I use 80 or 100 lb mainline all year, if you fished the gorge more  25lb would not go very well, not to mention the chances of hooking a oversize while keeper fishing are almost 100% especially in the fall,,,,

[D_morg]

Thank's for the input cant wait to give it a try.

[huntnphool]

They are opening it up again.

Sturgeon fishery extended
in Columbia River estuary

OLYMPIA – Anglers will get at least six more days to catch white sturgeon in the Columbia River estuary, beginning July 10.

Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon announced the joint decision July 7 after assessing catch data for the fishery.

By the states’ action, anglers will be allowed to catch and retain legal-size white sturgeon Friday through Sunday from July 10-12 and July 17-19 between the mouth of the Columbia and the Wauna powerlines near Cathlamet.

Those additional fishing days are designed to give anglers an opportunity to catch 4,100 sturgeon still available for harvest by the recreational fishery when the regularly scheduled season ended July 5, said Brad James, a fish biologist for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The catch guideline for that season was 15,529 fish.

“The sturgeon catch was a little below average for the season,” James said. “That left room for some extra fishing days.”

As during the regular season, the daily catch limit is one white sturgeon, with a fork-length measurement of 41 inches to 54 inches. All green sturgeon must be released. Fishery managers will review the catch data after July 19 to determine if additional fishing opportunity is available under the catch guidelines.

[popeshawnpaul]

After going out and limiting on crab, prawns, and scallops the other day you guys can have your sturgeon.  I'm into eating...   

[huntnphool]

Here you go Mike, extended again.

Sturgeon fishery extended again
in Columbia River estuary

OLYMPIA - The sturgeon fishery in the Columbia River estuary has been extended for another three days, beginning Friday (July 24).

Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon announced the joint decision after assessing catch data through July 19.

By their action, the two states will allow anglers to catch and retain legal-size white sturgeon Friday through Sunday (July 24-26) between the mouth of the Columbia and the Wauna powerlines near Cathlamet.

Those additional fishing days are designed to give anglers an opportunity to catch up to 2,400 sturgeon still available for harvest after a six-day opening earlier this month, said Brad James, a fish biologist for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

"Fishing was generally good, but we didn't get the turnout we expected because a lot of anglers decided to fish for salmon off the coast," James said. "That left room for some extra fishing days."

This year's catch guideline for the estuary fishery is 15,529 fish.  James said this week's three-day opening is not expected to cause the catch to exceed that guideline.

The daily catch limit is one white sturgeon, with a fork-length measurement of 41 inches to 54 inches. All green sturgeon must be released. 

[cohoho]

HHHHHMMMMMM, Might have solved my dilema about what to do this weekend.....  I get the full duties tonight at hockey, so I'll know then what's up...  And their Fat right now, very fat............