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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: rockfisher on June 21, 2016, 04:31:27 PM

Title: columbia river fishing
Post by: rockfisher on June 21, 2016, 04:31:27 PM

I am thinking of fishing the Columbia River for some walleye, has anyone been out or has any advice- best time of year and method to catch. i also heard there were bass there too.

Title: Re: columbia river fishing
Post by: BCfisherman97 on June 21, 2016, 05:49:25 PM

September, jig heads (1/4-1/3 oz) and yellow or white twister tails, slow moving deep water. Really simple and lots of fun.

Title: Re: columbia river fishing
Post by: clarkii on June 21, 2016, 06:07:01 PM

I don't know about bass but there are pike

Title: Re: columbia river fishing
Post by: BCfisherman97 on June 21, 2016, 06:24:39 PM

Lots of smallmouth, never seen pike but I have heard they are in there.

Title: Re: columbia river fishing
Post by: Rodney on June 22, 2016, 12:14:10 AM

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/2013-08-21-northern-pike-reward-program.html

Title: Re: columbia river fishing
Post by: rockfisher on June 22, 2016, 11:20:20 AM

thanks Rod, checked regs and pike are unlimited, catch and keep, no mention of bass though.

Title: Re: columbia river fishing
Post by: clarkii on June 22, 2016, 09:44:12 PM

Quote from: rockfisher on June 22, 2016, 11:20:20 AM

thanks Rod, checked regs and pike are unlimited, catch and keep, no mention of bass though.

Oh before you do keep a pike, just double check to make sure it is not externally tagged.  There are a selection of females that have been externally tagged (believe 6 or so) to try to figure out where they are spawning.