SPRING CHINOOK FISHING ON THE WILLAMETTE IS GOING STRONG
We are currently in the thick of spring Chinook salmon fishing season. When we were able to fish on the Columbia River it was fairly productive. In the beginning, it started slow then got good just before the Columbia closed down on April 4. There was lots of action, but having to use barbless hooks really made for a lot of missed or lost fish this year. We found a really good spot to anchor fish plugs on the outgoing tides. This was how we caught the majority of our fish.
At the moment, we are targeting the lower Multnomah channel on the Willamette River. Fishing has been slow and inconsistent for the most part. Although, it does show flashes of brilliance from time to time. One day you’re getting into them good and the next you’re really having to work hard for a few bites. However, it has been a lot of fun and one of my favorite fisheries.
I love the awesome weather, calm waters, and the challenge of the Springer season. Not to mention that spring Chinook salmon are the best-eating fish on the planet in my opinion. We will be fishing here through the end of May.
