Columbia River Steelhead Fishing?
Jan 25, 2022 16:27:36 #
Jim Bradbury
Loc: Buckley Washington
Last Saturday I was down on the lower Columbia looking at different boat launches. (I have had a new boat ordered for four months and probably have another three months before it is built and I get it.) At one of the launches that I looked at, I looked up river and saw quite a few boats fishing on the Washington side of the river. My assumption right or wrong is that these fishermen were fishing for Steelhead. Does anyone know if I am correct? Can someone clue me in on what they were using for gear?
Thanks,
Jim Bradbury
Thanks,
Jim Bradbury
Jan 25, 2022 16:31:38 #
Jim Bradbury wrote:
Last Saturday I was down on the lower Columbia loo... (show quote)
I would figure YES if it is this time of year. There could be Spring Chinook too. I would figure out where all the boat trailers are parked to get some horses mouth info. Spring Chinook are hooked way up in Portland as early as January.
Jan 25, 2022 17:15:51 #
Jim Bradbury wrote:
Last Saturday I was down on the lower Columbia loo... (show quote)
Can be a little more specific on where you were on the lower Columbia…🐟on
Jan 25, 2022 17:38:45 #
Jim Bradbury
Loc: Buckley Washington
Longview was where I saw the boats. I did drive down to Cathlamet too but only saw a few boats down there.
Jan 25, 2022 18:31:53 #
Jim Bradbury wrote:
Longview was where I saw the boats. I did drive down to Cathlamet too but only saw a few boats down there.
Here is something that is relevant
Jan 25, 2022 19:18:16 #
Jim Bradbury wrote:
Longview was where I saw the boats. I did drive down to Cathlamet too but only saw a few boats down there.
The boats you saw on the Washington side could have been fishing the mouth of the Cowlits river. A very popular fishing location…🐟on
Jan 25, 2022 19:29:28 #
DozerDave wrote:
The boats you saw on the Washington side could have been fishing the mouth of the Cowlits river. A very popular fishing location…🐟on
So yeah probably Steelheading
Jan 25, 2022 21:19:37 #
Jeremy wrote:
So yeah probably Steelheading
That would be my assumption…
🐟onJan 25, 2022 21:43:22 #
Jim Bradbury
Loc: Buckley Washington
It looked like they were pretty close to Barlow Point. I was at the Willow Grove launch when I saw them.
Jan 25, 2022 22:12:59 #
Jim Bradbury wrote:
Last Saturday I was down on the lower Columbia loo... (show quote)
You have the winter run in there right now. Nice fish.
Jan 25, 2022 22:14:07 #
Jim Bradbury wrote:
It looked like they were pretty close to Barlow Point. I was at the Willow Grove launch when I saw them.
…🐟onJan 25, 2022 22:28:21 #
Jim Bradbury wrote:
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I’ve fished the mouth of the Klickitat, right there by Lyle, and did well for bothe salmon and steelhead several times. My guess would be steelhead right now but I haven’t been down there for a while. I know the state regulations (on line ) only show when the seasons are open and not of the fish are there.
Jan 25, 2022 22:47:37 #
Jim Bradbury wrote:
It looked like they were pretty close to Barlow Point. I was at the Willow Grove launch when I saw them.
Yeah, willow grove, and Barlow point are a few miles west of the Cowlits. And my guess is that they are hunting winter Steelies…🐟on
Jan 26, 2022 09:17:37 #
Ricky
Loc: Columbia City, Oregon
I am guessing you might have been by Rainer, Oregon? Yes Salmon or Steel Head. I don’t know what they use . Probably quick Fish. That is a hot spot. If you are where I think you are.
quote=Jim Bradbury]Last Saturday I was down on the lower Columbia looking at different boat launches. (I have had a new boat ordered for four months and probably have another three months before it is built and I get it.) At one of the launches that I looked at, I looked up river and saw quite a few boats fishing on the Washington side of the river. My assumption right or wrong is that these fishermen were fishing for Steelhead. Does anyone know if I am correct? Can someone clue me in on what they were using for gear?
Thanks,
Jim Bradbury[/quote]
quote=Jim Bradbury]Last Saturday I was down on the lower Columbia looking at different boat launches. (I have had a new boat ordered for four months and probably have another three months before it is built and I get it.) At one of the launches that I looked at, I looked up river and saw quite a few boats fishing on the Washington side of the river. My assumption right or wrong is that these fishermen were fishing for Steelhead. Does anyone know if I am correct? Can someone clue me in on what they were using for gear?
Thanks,
Jim Bradbury[/quote]
Jan 26, 2022 18:40:31 #
Agree with comments above. They were either back trolling or anchored fishing with plugs like quick fish or diver+ eggs or shrimp.
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