Fall Fishing on the Columbia: Coho, Walleye, and Tide Trends

Morning’s crisp out here on the Columbia, and the sun’s just peeking over the ridge, coming up at 7:16 a.m. and setting early tonight at 4:35 p.m. The tide’s running low at 12:57 a.m. at 0.51 feet, then high at 5:31 a.m. at 1.94 feet, another low at 11:28 a.m. at 0.68 feet, and a big high tide at 5:05 p.m. at 3.12 feet. The water’s cold and clear, and the air’s sharp—perfect for fall fishing if you’re dressed right. The bite’s been steady, especially for coho salmon and walleye. Anglers are pulling in some nice coho, with a few fish hitting the 10-pound mark, and walleye are showing up in decent numbers, mostly in the 2- to 4-pound range. There’s been a mix of hatchery and wild fish, but most reports say the hatchery coho are the ones getting hooked. Steelhead are starting to show up, but it’s still early in the run. For coho, bright spoons and small spinners are working best, especially in the morning and evening when the fish are most active. Try casting near the deeper holes and along the edges where the current slows. For walleye, jigging with soft plastics or live bait like minnows near the bottom is paying off. Some folks are having luck with nightcrawlers and shrimp, but the spoons and jigs are outshining the bait right now. If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, try the area around the Morrison Street Bridge and the stretch near the confluence with the Willamette. Both spots have been productive lately, especially during the high tide when the water’s moving and the fish are feeding. 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. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.