Damn Good Sturgeon Fishing Guides In The Columbia River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 17 sturgeon trips in the Columbia River, and the most popular trips in the area are Over-Size White Sturgeon guided by Charles, Salmon Hook-Up guided by Scotty, and Full Day Trip Columbia River guided by Thor.

Our guides in the Columbia River are rated a 4.75 out of 5 based on 5871 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly sturgeon guides / fishing lessons in the Columbia River? Check out our beginner and family friendly sturgeon guides in the Columbia River.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for sturgeon in the Columbia River as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Columbia River are bottom fishing, heavy tackle fishing, and drift fishing but light tackle fishing and trolling are popular as well.

Prices for sturgeon in the Columbia River can range anywhere from about $600 to $2,500, but the average price for a half day trip for sturgeon in the Columbia River is $475. The average price for a full day trip for sturgeon in the Columbia River is $1,449.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for sturgeon fishing in the Columbia River is winter, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

See here for more information on sturgeon fishing licenses in the Columbia River, sturgeon bag limits, and fishing season regulations for sturgeon in the Columbia River. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right sturgeon rules and regulations in the Columbia River.