Columbia River Fishing Report: Prime Morning Bites, Tidal Movements, and Tackle Tips for November 30th

# Artificial Lure's Columbia River Fishing Report - November 30th

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for the Columbia River and Portland area.

Let's start with the conditions. Today's looking pretty solid with sunrise at 7:37 in the morning and sunset coming in around 4:31 PM, so you've got a decent window to get out there. The tides are shifting nicely - we're starting with a low tide at 1:55 AM at 1'11", then a high tide pushing through at 8:21 AM reaching 8'5". That morning high tide is money for the Columbia, folks. The water's going to be moving and pushing baitfish around, which gets the fish active.

We're also looking at decent conditions upriver near Hammond with similar tidal movement - that high tide at 8:21 is going to push some good current through the system. Down at Astoria, you're seeing comparable action with highs and lows rolling through predictably.

For tackle, bring your standard arsenal - spinners and spoons are going to be your bread and butter this time of year on the Columbia. White, chartreuse, and silver patterns are working solid. If you're throwing bait, fresh herring and sand shrimp are your go-to options. The steelhead and salmon aren't picky right now, especially with that moving water.

Two spots I'd hit today: First, get yourself up to the Hammond area early to catch that 8:21 AM high tide working through the main channel - the current flow around the pilings and deeper holes is prime. Second, if you want some easier access, head down to Astoria and work the Youngs Bay confluence - tides are predictable and the fish stack up there when the current's moving.

The morning bite should be solid once that sun comes up, and you might get some action again right before the afternoon tide shift.

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