Columbia River Salmon Fishing Report: Exciting Opportunities Despite Changing Weather

As of October 8, 2024, the Columbia River around Portland is offering some exciting fishing opportunities, despite the transitioning weather. ### Weather and Tides Today, you can expect partly cloudy skies with a high of around 62°F and a low of 48°F. The sunrise is at 7:24 AM, and sunset will be at 6:14 PM. Tides are crucial for fishing here; today's high tide is at 9:47 AM, and the low tide is at 3:34 PM. These tidal changes can significantly affect fish activity. ### Fish Activity Yesterday saw a mix of salmon species being caught. Anglers reported good catches of both Chinook and coho salmon. The fish are active, especially during the changing tides. According to recent reports, the section from Buoy 10 upstream to west Puget Island is still open for hatchery coho, with a daily limit of two hatchery coho or one Chinook and one hatchery coho until October 13. ### Catch Reports In the Portland area and the Columbia River Gorge, anglers were successful in catching Chinook and coho salmon. Yesterday, several boats reported catching their limits, with some anglers landing up to two salmon per day, including one Chinook. The Hood River area above the bridge was particularly productive for Chinook, while below the bridge, hatchery coho were the main catch. ### Best Lures and Bait For this time of year, using lures that mimic the natural baitfish in the river is effective. Spinners, such as Blue Fox Vibrax or Mepps Aglia, in sizes 3 to 5, are good choices. Jigs tipped with bait like anchovies or herring can also be very productive. For fly fishing, try using streamers that imitate baitfish or squid patterns. ### Hot Spots - **Buoy 10 Area**: This is a prime spot for catching both Chinook and coho salmon. The area from Buoy 10 up to west Puget Island has been producing well, especially during the high tides. - **Hood River Area**: Above the Hood River Bridge, anglers can keep wild coho, and this area has been very productive for Chinook salmon. Below the bridge, focus on hatchery coho. Remember to check the latest fishing regulations and ensure that any coho you catch have a healed clipped fin to be retained. Enjoy your fishing trip on the Columbia River This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.