• Columbia River Springer Bite Slow, But Persistence Pays Off

  • Apr 20 2025
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Columbia River Springer Bite Slow, But Persistence Pays Off

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  • Artificial Lure here with your April 20, 2025, Columbia River fishing report from the heart of Portland. We’re right in the thick of springer season, but as most regulars will tell you, it’s been a grind out there recently. The water remains on the low side, making the bite a bit slow and the fish scattered. Still, persistence pays off, and a handful of anglers are managing to scratch out some spring Chinook along the classic haunts between the I-5 Bridge and Bonneville Dam.

    Weather today is typical for April in the northwest — cool in the early morning with patchy clouds, a light drizzle expected around midday, with highs topping out in the mid-50s. Sunrise was at 6:18 a.m., and sunset rolls in at 8:01 p.m., giving everyone a healthy window to soak some lines. The tide schedule is favorable in the morning hours, with a low around 9 a.m., so early risers working the outgoing shouldn’t be disappointed, especially in the lower reaches near the estuary.

    This past week, boat counts have been high on the weekends, especially from Rocky Point up to Bonneville. The fish checkers report scattered catches. On April 5, for example, 637 salmonid boats were counted, with the best action seen near Cathlamet, where 140 boats landed 13 Chinook. Up near Woodland and Vancouver, anglers picked off a few more. Bank fishing has been light, but a couple of Chinook and stray steelhead are making appearances for the folks with patience along the Vancouver and Longview shores[5].

    Best bets for catching a springer right now are trolling herring or anchovy behind a flasher in the lower river. Chartreuse and silver spinners are also turning fish, especially on overcast mornings. Upriver, folks are running prawn and sandshrimp combos on diver rigs. As for steelhead, a few are still poking around, and a small cluster of bankies in Woodland and Longview managed to put some on the sand last week.

    If you’re mobile, consider splitting your time between the Columbia and the lower Willamette — sturgeon catch and release action is strong right now over on the Willamette, and that could be a fun pivot if the salmon bite is slow[4]. Hot spots to consider today: the waters near the I-5 Bridge for a morning start, and then slide down to the Cathlamet area for the afternoon run if you’re able to trailer your boat.

    Remember that fish consumption advisories are still in place for the Columbia, so keep those guidelines in mind if you’re planning to eat your catch[1].

    Good luck out there, and I’ll see you on the river.
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