Columbia River Fishing Report March 19, 2025 - Spring Chinook, Steelhead, and Sturgeon Bite on the Rise

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report for March 19, 2025. We're looking at a mixed bag today, folks. Tides are running high this morning, with the first high tide hitting around 4:43 AM at about 7.7 feet. We'll see a low tide of 0.8 feet around 10:24 AM, so plan your fishing accordingly. The sun's coming up at 7:15 AM and setting at 7:22 PM, giving us a decent chunk of daylight to work with. Weather-wise, it's a typical Portland spring day - overcast with a chance of light rain. Temperatures are hovering in the mid-50s, so layer up and bring a rain jacket just in case. Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! We're seeing a nice uptick in spring Chinook action, with several anglers reporting catches in the 15-20 pound range. Steelhead are still running strong, and a few lucky folks have even landed some early-season sturgeon. For lures, I'm hearing great things about metallic blue and chartreuse spinners, especially in the 3.5 to 4-inch range. Kwikfish in the K15 and K16 sizes are also producing well, particularly in the brighter colors like flame chartreuse and metallic pink. If you're bait fishing, sand shrimp and cured eggs are your best bets right now. Hot spots to check out include the waters around Sauvie Island, particularly near the Gilbert River mouth. The stretch between the I-5 and I-205 bridges has also been productive, especially on the incoming tide. Remember, folks, the bite can be finicky this time of year, so patience is key. Keep your lines tight, and don't be afraid to switch up your presentation if you're not getting any action. That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure, signing off and wishing you tight lines and bent rods. See you on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.