The Columbia River offers excellent sturgeon fishing with several varieties of sturgeon. Whether you are lookinf for white sturgeon, green sturgeon, trophy sturgeon, or keeper sturgeon you can find them all at the Columbia River in Oregon. The sturgeon run from February to July, with the later months being the best for a good size fish. From May through July you can find sturgeon in waters as shallow as 7 feet, and this makes for a spectacular sight. Especially since there is no way for the fish to go but up, and it is not uncommon to see “tail-walking” sturgeon on top of the River. They try very hard to shake the hooks. Usually it is best if you use a 5/0 or a 6/0.

The sturgeon is similar in taste and texture to a halibut, and as you can imagine, with fish of this size you get quite a few meals from just one fish. To keep a sturgeon, it has to be between 38 – 54 inches in length. It is not hard to catch your limit, and even those you have to throw back are worth the action. If you like fishing, the sturgeon on the Columbia River are one opportunity you do not want to miss!

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