Oregon sturgeon fishing trips

Oregon sturgeon fishing will be some of the most exciting fishing that you will ever experience! 

When discussing Oregon sport fishing, you can not exclude our famous Oregon sturgeon fishing trips.  These prehistoric fish have really made a name for themselves providing an excellent sport opportunity in the Columbia River.  Both the Oregon and Washington sides of the Columbia are productive for fishing when targeting sturgeon. 

Sturgeon are becoming known for their awesome fighting ability and their delicious taste.  With a stable and healthy population of sturgeon, the Columbia River is the nation's premier sturgeon fishing grounds, and we have just the guides to help you locate these feisty fishes! 

On a typical Oregon sturgeon fishing trip, it is common to achieve multiple hook ups.  Sometimes even 12 to 40 sturgeon/day for a boat of 4 anglers, with limits of sturgeon for everyone on board.

More Sturgeon Facts

It is common for sturgeon in the Columbia River to live longer than we do!  Sometimes even over 100 years old!  Sturgeon that are located downstream from Bonneville Dam, usually grow about 3 inches per year.  Male sturgeon will mature when they are around 4 feet, which would make a 4ft sturgeon about 13 or 14 years old.  Female sturgeon will mature around 6ft, putting them at the ripe old age of 24 to 26 years of age.  Spawning occurs typically when water velocity has peaked and that reaches an average temperature of 46 to 50 degrees, which usually happens in late spring.  Tagging is an important part of research that directly affects the fishing industry.  Researchers are able to determine abundance, harvest rates, and migration patterns.  Some tagged sturgeon have been located as far north as Prince Rupert in British Columbia and as far south as Sacramento River in California. 

Please note that, by law, all oversized sturgeon are to be kept in the water to prevent internal injuries.