Columbia River Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Columbia River

Scotty Crawford
Scotty C.
Montesano, Washington
Reported 3 years ago
Very excited about this upcoming spring/summer season and getting out after Columbia River spring chinook salmon and summer run steelhead.
This season is forecasted to be nothing short of a epic return and so far its living up to the hype..don't miss your chance at the finest table fare washington state has to offer!!
Scotty Crawford
Scotty C. Montesano, Washington Reported 3 years ago
Very excited about this upcoming spring/summer season and getting out after Columbia River spring chinook salmon and summer run steelhead.
This season is forecasted to be nothing short of a epic return and so far its living up to the hype..don't miss your chance at the finest table fare washington state has to offer!!
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
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Craig Izzi
Craig I.
Tillamook, Oregon
Reported 3 years ago
A fantastic epic day of limits of lingcod yellowtail rockfish and Dungeness crab
Craig Izzi
Craig I. Tillamook, Oregon Reported 3 years ago
A fantastic epic day of limits of lingcod yellowtail rockfish and Dungeness crab
Crab, Lingcod, Rockfish Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
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Jeff Frenette
Jeff F.
Boardman, Oregon
Reported 3 years ago
Walleye is starting to heat up. March looks great so far. Should be a great month ahead.
Jeff Frenette
Jeff F. Boardman, Oregon Reported 3 years ago
Walleye is starting to heat up. March looks great so far. Should be a great month ahead.
Walleye Fishing in
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Craig Izzi
Craig I.
Tillamook, Oregon
Reported 3 years ago
Crabbing is awesome right now and also booking for spring chinook right now also an the Columbia river and Tillamook bay
Craig Izzi
Craig I. Tillamook, Oregon Reported 3 years ago
Crabbing is awesome right now and also booking for spring chinook right now also an the Columbia river and Tillamook bay
Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
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Caleb Runyan
Caleb R.
Oregon City, Oregon
Reported 3 years ago
Winter steelhead fishing has started out in oregon. Fish are starting to show in local rivers. Although it's early we have some signs of good things to come. If you want to have a chance at the fish of 1000 casts now is your time to get a date secured.
Caleb Runyan
Caleb R. Oregon City, Oregon Reported 3 years ago
Winter steelhead fishing has started out in oregon. Fish are starting to show in local rivers. Although it's early we have some signs of good things to come. If you want to have a chance at the fish of 1000 casts now is your time to get a date secured.
Steelhead Fishing in Astoria, Oregon
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Craig Izzi
Craig I.
Tillamook, Oregon
Reported 3 years ago
And I have one more Saturday in January 14th for sturgeon on the Columbia River at Bonneville dam
Craig Izzi
Craig I. Tillamook, Oregon Reported 3 years ago
And I have one more Saturday in January 14th for sturgeon on the Columbia River at Bonneville dam
Sturgeon Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Sturgeon Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Sturgeon Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Sturgeon Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Sturgeon Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Sturgeon Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Sturgeon Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Sturgeon Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
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Craig Izzi
Craig I.
Tillamook, Oregon
Reported 3 years ago
Crabbing and bottom fishing is awesome right now salmon was phenomenal this year I have more pics coming your way
Craig Izzi
Craig I. Tillamook, Oregon Reported 3 years ago
Crabbing and bottom fishing is awesome right now salmon was phenomenal this year I have more pics coming your way
Chinook Salmon, Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Chinook Salmon, Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Chinook Salmon, Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Chinook Salmon, Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Chinook Salmon, Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Chinook Salmon, Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Chinook Salmon, Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Chinook Salmon, Crab Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
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Scotty Crawford
Scotty C.
Montesano, Washington
Reported 3 years ago
Fall rains have finally arrived and so have the coho salmon..We look forward to targeting the second late run of coho when the biggest and baddest are expected
Scotty Crawford
Scotty C. Montesano, Washington Reported 3 years ago
Fall rains have finally arrived and so have the coho salmon..We look forward to targeting the second late run of coho when the biggest and baddest are expected
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Coho Salmon Fishing in Montesano, Washington
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Craig Izzi
Craig I.
Tillamook, Oregon
Reported 3 years ago
Salmon on the Nehalem river is producing! Crabbing has been awesome and when we can make it out to go bottom fishing it's been phenomenal. And don't forget steelhead is coming up in January so get out there and fish on!
Craig Izzi
Craig I. Tillamook, Oregon Reported 3 years ago
Salmon on the Nehalem river is producing! Crabbing has been awesome and when we can make it out to go bottom fishing it's been phenomenal. And don't forget steelhead is coming up in January so get out there and fish on!
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Garibaldi, Oregon
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    Great experience and trip!! Patrick was the perfect guide, they caught a total of 15 all boys and their granddad love love loved it. Would do it again today if grandma Dee could afford it lol

    Dee S. | July 2, 2026

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