New Year's Eve Fishing on the Columbia River with Artificial Lure

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on the mighty Columbia River around Portland. It's a crisp New Year's Eve mornin', with sunrise at 7:51 AM PST and sunset at 4:36 PM per Tide-Forecast.com for Vancouver waters. Tides today got a high of 3.00 AM at 1.96 ft, low 8:25 AM at 0.94 ft, high 2:52 PM at 3.64 ft, and low 11:58 PM at 0.83 ft—perfect for fish movin' in the outgoing flow 'round mid-mornin' and evenin'. Weather's lookin' typical winter: chilly highs in the low 40s, partly cloudy with light winds from the east, but watch for those king tides buildin' tomorrow per Tillamook County Pioneer—stay safe out there, no turnin' your back on that current. Fish activity's pickin' up post-storm. Locals report steady sturgeon hauls below Bonneville Dam, with a few keeper-size whites in the 4-5 foot range on sand shrimp or cut bait. Steelhead are showin' in the deeper holes near St. Helens, limits of 6-8 pounders hittin' yarn and roe combos. Walleye action's hot too—20-fish days from Portland boat ramps, mostly 2-4 pounders. Salmon season's windin' down, but stray chis are still grabbin' plugs. Best lures? Go with jointed Kwikfish or M2 spinners in chartreuse for steelhead—troll slow on the drop. For sturgeon, Buzz Bombs tipped with smelt. Bait-wise, fresh roe or prawn tails rule for steelhead and walleye; smelt strips for sturgeon. Hit these hot spots: Cathedral Ledge for bank sturgeon on the outgoing tide, or the Washougal River mouth for steelhead driftin' from a boat. Bundle up, fish smart! Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.