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Columbia River Portland Fishing Report Today

Columbia River Portland Fishing Report Today

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The "Columbia River, Portland Fishing Report Today" podcast delivers up-to-the-minute fishing conditions, expert tips, and local news for anglers in the Portland area. Tune in daily to get the latest updates on water levels, fish activity, and the best spots to cast your line on the Columbia River. Whether you're a seasoned fisherman or a weekend warrior, our comprehensive reports will help you make the most of your fishing adventures.

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  • Columbia River Fishing: Sturgeon, Steelhead, and Winter Bass Opportunities

    Columbia River Fishing: Sturgeon, Steelhead, and Winter Bass Opportunities
    Dec 5 2025
    Fishing’s in a classic early-winter lull on the lower Columbia around Portland, but there’s just enough happening to make it worth launching the boat if you pick your windows and keep expectations realistic.

    ## Weather and water

    We’re sitting in that cool, damp pattern the river rats know well: overcast skies, light rain on and off, and daytime highs hovering in the mid‑40s to low‑50s with light east wind most mornings. River levels are up a bit with recent rains, adding some color and a little debris, but flows are still very fishable, especially along the edges and inside seams.

    ## Light, tide, and timing

    Sunrise is right around 7:35 a.m. and sunset near 4:27 p.m., which really compresses that prime bite window into the late dawn and early afternoon. Tidal influence at Portland is modest but matters: today lines up with a predawn low, a morning flood pushing in around first light, a midday low, and an evening high. That morning push and the first couple hours of the afternoon ebb have been the best bets for putting fish in the box.

    ## What’s biting and how

    Most of the mainstem salmon action is wrapped up; fall Chinook and coho are basically done here, with just a few dark stragglers around. Attention has shifted to:

    - Sturgeon: Catch‑and‑release only in most nearby reaches, but they’re the steadiest game. Anglers soaking smelt, sand shrimp, or squid on the edges of the channel have been reporting fair numbers of shaker‑sized fish with the occasional legal in the deeper holes.
    - Early winter steelhead: Still scratchy, but the first few are sliding through the metro stretch and nearby tributary mouths. Plunkers running small Spin‑N‑Glos with coon‑shrimp or bright yarn balls off the sand bars are getting the odd chrome fish during the stronger current changes.
    - Resident warmwater fish: On calm days in the sloughs and marinas, a few die‑hard bass and perch anglers are downsizing to small jigs and worms, picking off fish hugging structure in 20–30 feet.

    ## Best lures, baits, and setups

    For sturgeon, stick with simple, smelly, and on‑the‑bottom: 8–16 ounces of lead depending on flow, heavy leader, and baits like smelt, sand shrimp, or herring chunks. Fresh bait is noticeably outfishing old freezer burn, and shorter leaders are helping keep hooks pinned in the strike zone.

    Steelheaders swinging through the system are reacting to bright, compact offerings. Good producers have been:
    - 2.5–3.0 metallic spinners in chartreuse, copper, or hammered silver.
    - 1/8–1/4‑ounce jigs in pink, black, or white tipped with a small piece of shrimp under a float.
    - For plunking, small chartreuse/pink Spin‑N‑Glos with a nickel‑sized gob of eggs or coon‑shrimp.

    If you’re poking around backwaters for bass or panfish, think winter mode: tiny tube jigs, Ned‑style soft plastics, or nightcrawlers barely inched along bottom structure.

    ## Local hot spots

    Two spots worth a serious look right now:

    - **Sauvie Island / Multnomah Channel:** Work the channel edges and inside bends for sturgeon with bait on anchor; on softer days, slide into the quieter pockets and marinas for the odd bass or perch.
    - **Below the I‑205 and Glenn Jackson bridges:** Deep holes and current breaks along the Washington side have been steady for sturgeon, and nearby gravel bars are classic steelhead plunking water during the outgoing.

    That’s the Columbia around Portland for today from Artificial Lure—keep it slow, fish the soft edges, and take what the river gives you. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  • Columbia River Fishing Report: Coho, Chinook, and Steelhead Action on the Rise

    Columbia River Fishing Report: Coho, Chinook, and Steelhead Action on the Rise
    Dec 4 2025
    # Artificial Lure's Columbia River Fishing Report

    Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning update from the Columbia River near Portland.

    Let's start with the conditions. We've got a decent tidal window this morning. Low tide hit around 4:14 AM at Ilwaco with about 2'5" of drop, and we're heading toward a high tide around 10:11 AM with roughly 9'1" of rise. That's a solid push of water, which means good current and fish movement. Sunrise was around 7:40 AM, so we're just getting into prime early light fishing—sunset won't be until 4:30 PM, giving us a nice afternoon window too.

    The water conditions are looking favorable for some solid action. Chinese mitten crabs have recently been spotted in the Willamette River near Sellwood Bridge, which tells us the ecosystem's active, though that's not what we're targeting today. What we are targeting is coho and chinook salmon, plus some steelhead if you're working the slower water.

    For fresh reports, word from locals is that salmon have been moving through with decent numbers, especially during those tidal exchanges we just mentioned. The incoming tide this morning is your sweet spot—fish key in on that current push.

    Here's what's working: spinner baits in silver and blue, or go with Cleo spoons if you want some flash. Live bait-wise, smelt and herring are your best bets right now. Sand shrimp work too if you're targeting steelhead. Match the hatch with your lures—these fish see plenty of natural forage this time of year.

    I'd point you toward two hot spots. First, the area just below Bonneville Dam where the hatchery fish are staging—current breaks and deeper pools hold good numbers. Second, Multnomah Channel where it joins the main stem. The confluence creates excellent holding water, especially around structure.

    Get out there and tight lines, folks. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe for more reports.

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  • Columbia River Fishing Report: Steelhead Bite, Tidal Conditions, and Gear Recommendations

    Columbia River Fishing Report: Steelhead Bite, Tidal Conditions, and Gear Recommendations
    Dec 3 2025
    **ARTIFICIAL LURE'S COLUMBIA RIVER FISHING REPORT**
    *Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025*

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    Well folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure coming at you with today's Columbia River fishing breakdown. We're looking at a solid day out here on the water around Portland.

    **TIDES & CONDITIONS**

    We've got some decent tidal movement working for us today. High tide hit early this morning, and we're heading into that mid-day low around late morning. If you're planning to get out, aim for those slack water periods when the current isn't ripping – that's when the fish feed best. The downstream sections near Astoria are showing stronger tidal swings, so keep that in mind if you're heading that direction.

    **WEATHER & LIGHT**

    Sun came up around 7:30 this morning and we're looking at a 4:30 PM sunset. You've got a solid window of daylight to work with today. Conditions on the Columbia River Bar show a small craft advisory is in effect until early afternoon, so if you're near the mouth, take it easy.

    **WHAT'S BITING**

    We've had some solid reports of steelhead activity in recent weeks throughout the Columbia system. The milder weather we've been experiencing has fish more active than you'd expect for early December. Chinook are still around too for those targeting them.

    **GEAR & LURES**

    For steelhead, bring your standard winter arsenal – spoons and spinners in silver and brass are working. If you're throwing plugs, go with darker patterns given the water conditions. Live bait? Fresh roe and smelt are your money makers. Don't sleep on jigs either – they're productive in deeper holes.

    **HOT SPOTS**

    Hit the deeper pools around the Sellwood Bridge area – solid holding water. The St. Helens stretch upstream is also firing right now with good depth and current breaks.

    Thanks for tuning in to today's report! Make sure you subscribe for daily intel on what's happening on our waters.

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