How to Fish the Columbia River
Beginning from the Rocky Mountains in British Columbia, Canada and ending at the Oregon coastline, the Columbia River is the biggest North American river flowing into the Pacific Ocean. It also defines the border between Washington and Oregon in the Great Northwest. Its abundance of wildlife and natural beauty is unsurpassed, and the river region is paradise to anyone into sports fishing. Fish the Columbia River for an unforgettable experience. Read on to learn how to fish the Columbia River.
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Decide what area you'd like to visit along the Columbia River. Consider what sort of accommodations you'd prefer. Check out online travel guide information, such as Columbia River Gorge on the Go Northwest! website for accommodation options, including hotels, cabins, vacation rentals, campgrounds and bed and breakfast inns.
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Ask about fishing access and options in the area before you make a reservation. Know that many fishing lodges offer package deals which include accommodations and fishing trips, guided and not guided. Visit websites, such as River Lodge & Grill for package information to fish the Columbia River.
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Figure out what time of year you'd like to fish the Columbia River. Enjoy seasonal salmon and steelhead fishing and year-round sturgeon fishing on the Columbia. Participate in fresh water fishing, including fly fishing.
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Bring your own fishing equipment or use a fishing guide service that will provide you with equipment. Find options for guided fishing on the World Wide Fishing Guide website where you will also discover information for fishing lodges as well as outposts and camps.
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Contact fishing guide companies directly, such as Columbia River Guides or Dave Maroon's Fishing Adventures, to reserve fishing tours separately from accommodations. Visit informational websites, such as Lower Columbia River Spring Chinook Fishing to find specific tips for fishing the Columbia River independently.
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