Sturgeon Fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Brian E. · 11-13-2015, 09:02 AM

This week I went back to my old stomping grounds in Portland and had a blast, thanks to my good friend Ryan. In 3 hours I caught 7 Sturgeon, from the Willamette River, ranging from 3-6 ft. It was a blast to hang out with old friends, but it’s made me really want to find a local group to get back out on the water. I moved to California in September of last year. PM me if you are interested. Out of Ridgecrest CA. (2 hrs East of LA).

ful-rac · 11-13-2015, 09:05 AM

Wow! That's different!

onetriphudson · 11-13-2015, 09:47 AM

That must be a killer fight! What lb test is that?

Kayak_Bernie · 11-13-2015, 10:38 AM

I recognize that Kayak Shed Sticker on your yak!! I am friends with a bunch of those guys from NWKA. Looks like you had a great trip out to StumpTown!! I left Portland without a getting a good photo of any of the sturgeon I caught. those are a couple nice ones, back a few years ago they would have been perfect size to keep. Did you run into any sea lions out there? I hear they are getting bad in the Columbia and Willamette.

619-SWIM-DOG · 11-13-2015, 10:55 AM

Nice job on the Sturgeon. KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD

2-Stix · 11-13-2015, 12:50 PM

big fish!
reguarding ridgecrest...militay?
also...you maybe in an area that is not very desirable (ridgecrest) but your also in the middle of all the top spots in california for flyfishing, trout fishing, rock climbing, dirt bike riding, hiking, camping, backpacking, peak bagging and more. if your interested in any of those, let me know and i can point you the way. everything i love is off the 14/395 between mojave and mammoth.

Baja_Traveler · 11-13-2015, 04:42 PM

My old girlfriend just bought a condo not a mile away from Swan Island. I'm hoping sometime next year to go up and visit and get some sturgeon fishing in...

Cruiser! · 11-13-2015, 05:05 PM

Nice. Moving to Portland at the beginning of the year. Gonna be fun.

11-13-2015, 09:02 AM	#1
Brian E. Junior Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 4	Sturgeon Fishing This week I went back to my old stomping grounds in Portland and had a blast, thanks to my good friend Ryan. In 3 hours I caught 7 Sturgeon, from the Willamette River, ranging from 3-6 ft. It was a blast to hang out with old friends, but it’s made me really want to find a local group to get back out on the water. I moved to California in September of last year. PM me if you are interested. Out of Ridgecrest CA. (2 hrs East of LA). Attached Images

11-13-2015, 09:05 AM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Wow! That's different! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

11-13-2015, 09:47 AM	#3
onetriphudson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 143	That must be a killer fight! What lb test is that? __________________ 2012 Dune Pro Angler 14, 1994 Yellow Scupper Pro

11-13-2015, 10:38 AM	#4
Kayak_Bernie Live Watersports ProStaff Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rolando Village Posts: 224	I Used to Live in Portland too! I recognize that Kayak Shed Sticker on your yak!! I am friends with a bunch of those guys from NWKA. Looks like you had a great trip out to StumpTown!! I left Portland without a getting a good photo of any of the sturgeon I caught. those are a couple nice ones, back a few years ago they would have been perfect size to keep. Did you run into any sea lions out there? I hear they are getting bad in the Columbia and Willamette. __________________ Heroes on the Water SoCal Chapter Safety Director

11-13-2015, 12:50 PM	#6
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	big fish! reguarding ridgecrest...militay? also...you maybe in an area that is not very desirable (ridgecrest) but your also in the middle of all the top spots in california for flyfishing, trout fishing, rock climbing, dirt bike riding, hiking, camping, backpacking, peak bagging and more. if your interested in any of those, let me know and i can point you the way. everything i love is off the 14/395 between mojave and mammoth. Last edited by 2-Stix; 11-13-2015 at 01:18 PM.

11-13-2015, 10:55 AM	#5
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	Nice job on the Sturgeon. KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD

11-13-2015, 04:42 PM	#7
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	My old girlfriend just bought a condo not a mile away from Swan Island. I'm hoping sometime next year to go up and visit and get some sturgeon fishing in...

11-13-2015, 05:05 PM	#8
Cruiser! Junior Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 14	Nice. Moving to Portland at the beginning of the year. Gonna be fun.