Washington Sturgeon Fishing Charters

Washington Sturgeon Fishing Charters

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Best Sturgeon Fishing Charters in Washington

Sturgeon Fishing in Washington

Sturgeon
  • Size 180 to 800lbs
  • Food Value Good
  • Game Qualities Good
  • Habitats River, Lake, Inshore

(Acipenseridae spp.)

Sturgeon fishing in Washington is an unparalleled adventure. If you’ve got your mind set on this prehistoric water monster, you probably know this isn’t an ordinary fishing trip. These fish grow to impressive sizes, often over 10 feet, and you need a lot of strength to reel them in. To make things even harder, they’re very aggressive and know how to put up a great fight. Even if you’ve caught one of these before, it’s better to start a trip like this with a professional guide.
 

Where to Go

You can find Washington Sturgeon all the way up north in Seiku and in the state’s central area in the Chehalis River. But if you want to go right to the source, go to the Columbia River. This river holds the largest population of White Sturgeon, not just in the state, but in the world! You can only cross this fish off your bucket list once you’ve caught one in the Columbia River.
 

What to Expect

Most fishing guides rely on heavy tackle when targeting Sturgeon. You’ll visit spots that are downstream from rapids and below dams and falls. Soon after you get the first bite, your rod will start to bend very aggressively. It’s important to hold on tight with both hands. If you have a trophy-sized fish on the other side of the line, it will feel like it’s going to pull you into the water. Not every battle needs to be exhausting, but some of them can take up to an hour. 
 
There’s no doubt about Sturgeon being a trophy fish, but this doesn’t mean you’ll get to keep it. In order to preserve the species, there are strict regulations. There are only several days between May and June when you’re allowed to keep Sturgeon in the Columbia River estuary. These dates change every year, so check this with your guide before booking a trip.
 

How to Prepare

Your fishing guide will prepare everything you need when it comes to fishing equipment. If you’re visiting between January and April, during the rainy season, bring light rain gear and layered clothing. Always check with your guide if he covers snacks and drinks, as this policy differs from one captain to another. 
 
Sturgeon fishing in Washington is one of the most extraordinary experiences you could have on the Columbia River. Come aboard and enjoy the experience of chasing, fighting, landing, and releasing this amazing “dinosaur fish.”
 

Washington Sturgeon Temporadas de Pesca

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Seasonality

Sturgeon fishing in Washington varies slightly throughout the year. High season is May to October. Low season is January to April and November to December. There is no closed season.
Washington
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Reseñas de Pesca en Sturgeon Fishing in Washington

Captain Jim is very precessional. Great quality gear. Runs a tight ship. He is very knowledgeable of the river systems and knows how to put you on fish. We fished for two days and had a blast. Plan on booking again in the near future. The Captain can make it happen!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Jim is very precessional. Great quality gear. Runs a tight ship. He is very knowledgeable of the river systems and knows how to put you on fish. We fished for two days and had a blast. Plan on booking again in the near future. The Captain can make it happen!!
Miller’s Sportfishing
Miller’s Sportfishing
Listen to the guy who’s been doing it for ages. Don’t assume you know everything. Be willing to learn new techniques. You’ll catch them.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Listen to the guy who’s been doing it for ages. Don’t assume you know everything. Be willing to learn new techniques. You’ll catch them.
Wind Knot
Wind Knot Oreland, PA
It was warm but not until around 10. Otherwise the sites were beautiful and the fish were biting a lot!! A few dog fish but we caught way more salmon than dog.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was warm but not until around 10. Otherwise the sites were beautiful and the fish were biting a lot!! A few dog fish but we caught way more salmon than dog.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Just get out on the water where you will find great adventure and make lifelong memories!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just get out on the water where you will find great adventure and make lifelong memories!
Fish PNW Guide Service
Fish PNW Guide Service Bellevue, Washington
Keep in touch with your alloted captain and charter company, ask what weather and fishing conditions have been like and recommended changes prior to your arrival.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Keep in touch with your alloted captain and charter company, ask what weather and fishing conditions have been like and recommended changes prior to your arrival.
Best Seattle Fishing Charter
Best Seattle Fishing Charter Albuquerque, NM
Be prepared for different weather conditions. It can be very chilly in the morning out on the water, but can get quite warm in the afternoon.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for different weather conditions. It can be very chilly in the morning out on the water, but can get quite warm in the afternoon.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing Everett, WA
Check regulations on limits. Two fish is the limit. Assess whether a shorter trip than six hours is appropriate: we booked six hours, however only fished three because we had reached our limit, and the Guide was hesitant to continue catching and releasing, even though the hooks were barbless. as a guide myself, I totally understand this stance. Overall great trip.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Check regulations on limits. Two fish is the limit. Assess whether a shorter trip than six hours is appropriate: we booked six hours, however only fished three because we had reached our limit, and the Guide was hesitant to continue catching and releasing, even though the hooks were barbless. as a guide myself, I totally understand this stance. Overall great trip.
Best Seattle Fishing Charter
Best Seattle Fishing Charter Hicks, LA
Sunscreen and wearing layers. The morning was cool, but it warmed up significantly as the sun came out.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sunscreen and wearing layers. The morning was cool, but it warmed up significantly as the sun came out.
Seeking Limits Guide Service
Seeking Limits Guide Service
Bring drinks and snacks as most of the time you’ll just be waiting for the fish to bite the line.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Bring drinks and snacks as most of the time you’ll just be waiting for the fish to bite the line.
Big King Salmon Charters
Big King Salmon Charters Everett, Washington
The salmon moved around and so did we. The captain put us on top of bait balls. We caught our limit of coho within 1.5 hours. We did 1 more hour of C n R. We went on to fishing for flounder. The action was continuous.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The salmon moved around and so did we. The captain put us on top of bait balls. We caught our limit of coho within 1.5 hours. We did 1 more hour of C n R. We went on to fishing for flounder. The action was continuous.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Book a guide for lake or River fishing to get a better idea on where to go & what to throw .
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a guide for lake or River fishing to get a better idea on where to go & what to throw .
Wind Knot
Wind Knot Fayetteville, TX
Try to go on a day without a lot of wind - the day we went it was extremely windy and we had a lot of chop.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Try to go on a day without a lot of wind - the day we went it was extremely windy and we had a lot of chop.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing Knoxville, TN
This fishing destination has something for everyone, great restaurants, walking beaches, gift and novelty shops and of course top notch fishing!!! We love Westport and Grays Harbor!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This fishing destination has something for everyone, great restaurants, walking beaches, gift and novelty shops and of course top notch fishing!!! We love Westport and Grays Harbor!
Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing
Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing Seattle, WA
Could just be the season but there was a ton of bait fish but also almost an infestation of dog sharks who would grab your bait before most salmon had a chance.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Could just be the season but there was a ton of bait fish but also almost an infestation of dog sharks who would grab your bait before most salmon had a chance.
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing
Cut Plug Charters- Seattle Fishing Seattle, Washington
Take plenty of layers, under your waders, because it can be super cold out there.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take plenty of layers, under your waders, because it can be super cold out there.
360 Fishing – Olympic Peninsula
360 Fishing – Olympic Peninsula Anacortes, WA
Make sure you are dressed appropriately for the weather, bring rain gear and waders.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you are dressed appropriately for the weather, bring rain gear and waders.
Mk Sport Fishing - Montesano
Mk Sport Fishing - Montesano Los Angeles, CA
This is very convenient for those living in the Seattle-area, especially during the Coho run. Not even 10 minutes of sailing and you are on the fish. Very much worth it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This is very convenient for those living in the Seattle-area, especially during the Coho run. Not even 10 minutes of sailing and you are on the fish. Very much worth it.
Big King Salmon Charters
Big King Salmon Charters Tacoma, WA
Go out early and during crab season when it is open. Get a load of crab and fish for salmon while waiting for the pots to fill up!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go out early and during crab season when it is open. Get a load of crab and fish for salmon while waiting for the pots to fill up!
No Worries Fishing Charters
No Worries Fishing Charters Port Orchard, Washington
Yes, I have had several fishing charters before. for awesome experience Chasing Fin is the way to go.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, I have had several fishing charters before. for awesome experience Chasing Fin is the way to go.
Chasing Fins Guide Service
Chasing Fins Guide Service United States
It was fun but once it rained it got very cold. The fish were not biting very much at this time. I believe a later warmer time of year would have been better as far as catching fish. The trip itself was very fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was fun but once it rained it got very cold. The fish were not biting very much at this time. I believe a later warmer time of year would have been better as far as catching fish. The trip itself was very fun.
Mk Sport Fishing
Mk Sport Fishing Seattle, WA