river in Oregon, USA
The largest river in the Pacific Northwest, the Columbia River hosts legendary Chinook salmon runs alongside steelhead and smallmouth bass.
Columbia River is a river in Oregon, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Columbia River can target species including Channel Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Sturgeon, and Yellow Perch. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Columbia River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Columbia River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Columbia River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Columbia River:
Anglers at Columbia River can target species including Channel Catfish, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Sturgeon, and Yellow Perch. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Columbia River before you cast a line.
Columbia River is a river in Oregon, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.