Mid Columbia River Guide Service: Walleye Photos

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These prehistoric monsters can be caught year round in the Columbia River system. January and February are the best months for keeper sturgeon, usually seeing multiple limits per day. May, June & July are the three best months of the year for catching the monster sturgeon since they are out and about feeding on the other fish that are currently in the river system, like salmon and shad.
Since sturgeon are bottom feeders we fish with sand shrimp, herring and shad out of anchored boats. We often have to release the anchor to chase these monster sturgeon. We use 7 foot rods with 50 to 80lb braided Dacron, outfitted with sliding sinkers and barbless hooks. Each person on the boat is allowed to keep one sturgeon from 4 to 5 feet. The state law allows sturgeon anglers to catch and release after you have tagged your limit. Hooking into one of these prehistoric fish is a blast, and sturgeon may be one of the best eating fish you have ever tasted. Sturgeon not only have great strength but it is not uncommon to see them jump during the battle.