Sturgeon fishing is slowing down as winter temperatures hit the Northwest. The sturgeon are still in the rColumbia River, but the colder water is slowing their metabolism and willingness to hit your bait. The bites we are getting are very light and you have to watch your rod closely and set the hook on the first solid take down. Most fishing effort will be switching over to the Willamette River for the rest of the winter. The Willamette runs a few degrees warmer than the Columbia during the winter months and the Sturgeon tend to hit better due to the warmer water temperatures. Look for the Sturgeon to be tight to the bottom and watch your sonar closely to be sure you don’t miss the fish. Make sure to work the deeper holes where the sturgeon will be holding in the cold water conditions. I like to use squid with a sand shrimp wrap during the winter months. Don’t be bashful about using scents. A good shot of strugeon frenzy or any of a number of shrimp, fish oil, or crawdad based scents can increase the number of bites and hook ups you will get during a winter days fishing.
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