Spring Salmon

March 15 into May is prime time for Spring Salmon. Considered to be the best eating Salmon of the year, this run of fish consists of both Hatchery and Natives. Although fun to catch, the Natives are protected and must be released.

Fall Salmon

August kicks off the Chinook and Silver Salmon opener and lasts through October at Buoy 10, which is located at the mouth of the Columbia River. It's this area where Salmon gather, feeding on anchovies and getting ready for their trip up river. Reel Action Guide Service fishes the area at the mouth of the Columbia and also the Longview, Washinton area. These hard hitting, line ripping Salmon range in size from 15 to 40 lbs.

Sturgeon

May through July is prime time to catch keeper Stureon in the Columbia River Estuary in Astoria, Oregon. These aggressive biters are a thrill to catch on light tackle, adding to the excitement and challenge. When hooked in the shallow waters in this area, Sturgeon will make long runs, and they like to jump as well. The "Reel Action" here can be non-stop at times, catching 10 to 25 Sturgeon a trip and multiple hook ups are common.

Oversize Sturgeon

June and July, Catching oversize Sturgeon at Bonneville Dam heats up, at the same time millions of shad are passing over the dam. We start the day catching shad for bait, then we fish for the Oversize Sturgeon. Hooking into one or more of these prehistoric giants is a fight you won't forget, sometimes lasting 45 minutes to an hour. We've hooked and released fish that range in size from 7 to 11 feet long. This makes for an action packed fishing experience for all to enjoy.