Columbia River Fishing

Portland / Vancouver → Bonneville Dam

This stretch marks the gateway to the Columbia River Gorge and is famous for powerful fish staging below Bonneville Dam.

Commonly Targeted Species

• Chinook Salmon

• Coho Salmon

• Steelhead

• White Sturgeon

• Walleye

Best Times of Year

• Chinook Salmon: Spring–Summer (Apr–Jul)

• Coho Salmon: Fall (Sep–Oct)

• Steelhead: Summer–Winter (Jun–Mar)

• Sturgeon: Late Spring–Summer (May–Aug)

• Walleye: Spring–Fall (Mar–Oct)

This area is known for strong currents and technical fishing.