Dan Ponciano Guide Service, Fishing Report, Columbia River Fishing, Washington, Oregon

June 20, 2008

Greeting, Sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River is in full swing. Water flow has been near 400,000 cfs at Bonneville. This is great for the Sturgeon spawn. Faster water below the Dam keeps predacious fish away from the eggs allowing better survival. Oversize fishing has been solid with 3-5 hookups on the big boys per day. Shad is the go to bait. The shad numbers over the Dam are lower than past years but still plenty to catch for bait in the morning.

Estuary Sturgeon has been spotty at best. The overall catch per rod is down from years past. Anchovies and Shrimp are the best bait at this time. Hammond to Rice Island has produced the best fishing. Don't set in the same place if you're not catching fish. Sturgeon move a bunch every day and every tide. Stay mobile and keep fresh baits on the hook. When you land on them there are awesome keepers out there. I fished two days in the Estuary. We landed 3 nice keepers on day one with 5 rods. Second day we had 53, 56, 57 inch keepers for 3 rods.

Summer Salmon opens this weekend and runs through the 28th of June. These are "June Hogs" and some of the finest Salmon all year. The Fall Salmon season starts August 1 and will run at least to the end of the month for Buoy 10. Prime time is the last 2 weeks of August. Please plan ahead and book early to take advantage of some awesome fishing.
Tight lines and Good Fishing-Dan Ponciano

March 20, 2008

Greetings! The Columbia River is the place to be for Spring Salmon. This is the best Springer opportunity in years. The River is clear and the fish are here. The season will run until the end of April so if you want to catch the "cotton candy" of Salmon, NOW IS THE TIME.

Trolling cut plug herring, Quick-Fish,Spinners, Spin-glow, wigglers, wobblers or eggs. Fish the way you feel best and put the hurt on these awesome eating Salmon.

Sturgeon in the Columbia is slow at best. The Keeper size fish have been tough to find. Don't worry too much as the Sturgeon bite will pick up in the next couple weeks. Make time to enjoy this opportunity-
Be Safe and catch lots of fish. -Dan Ponciano

February 20, 2008

Greetings, Columbia River Spring Salmon season is March 16-April 30. Almost 300,000 Springers are forecast to pass through Bonneville Dam. Most of the action will take place between the I-5 Bridge and Bonneville. This is the best Salmon opportunity in years. Please let me know ASAP if I can help you catch these chrome bright-awesome tasting fish. The run peaks in April so check your calendar to maximize opportunity.

Sturgeon retention is Thursday-Sunday. We are catching lots of Keepers (42-60in).This is prime time to experience the Columbia River for Spring Salmon as well as Sturgeon.
As Always "Be Safe & Tight Lines " -Dan Ponciano

Dan Ponciano Guide Service

3614 NW 129th Circle
Vancouver, Washington 98685
Phone 360.573.7211
EMAIL Dan@columbiariverfishing.com

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