Columbia River Portland Fishing Report Today

This is Artificial Lure with your Columbia River, Portland fishing report.

Columbia’s running a mellow winter pace this morning. According to NOAA’s Portland Morrison Street Bridge tide predictions, you’re looking at a soft low early, building into a modest mid‑day high, then easing back again this evening. Around Vancouver, Tide-Forecast shows a low just after first light, a 2.8‑ish foot high about midday, and another drop after dark. That means the **late‑morning flood and first part of the outgoing** will be your best bet for moving‑water bites.

Sun pops up about 7:50 and...

This is Artificial Lure with your Columbia River fishing report around Portland.

We’re on a soft winter pattern this morning: overcast, cool mid‑30s to low‑40s, light east wind, and just a touch of drizzle in the forecast. Columbia River bar has a Small Craft Advisory early, according to the National Weather Service marine forecast, but upriver through Portland conditions are fishable if you dress for cold, damp air.

According to tide-forecast’s Vancouver, Columbia River station, low tide hits around 5:43 a.m. at about 0.6 feet, with a mid‑day high around 11:36 a.m. at roughly...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Columbia River, Portland fishing report.

We’re in classic mid‑winter mode on the big river. According to The Guide’s Forecast, the mainstem Columbia around Portland is “mostly quiet,” with the primary game right now **plunking for winter steelhead** off the beaches and points. Catch counts have been light but steady: a handful of bright hatchery steelhead a day spread between the more popular bank spots, plus the odd late coho or dark Chinook getting released by folks targeting steelhead.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recreation r...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling on the mighty Columbia River around Portland. It's Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, 8:29 AM, and we're kickin' off the day with some classic winter vibes—chilly temps hoverin' around 44 to 50°F per US Harbors reports, light rain and wind mixin' it up, so bundle up and watch for that High Surf Advisory from NWS Portland blarin' through Thursday. Waves crashin' up to 25 feet on the north Oregon and south Washington coasts, meanin' stay off jetties and beaches, folks—destructive stuff.

Sunrise hits about 7:45 AM Pacific, sunset 'round 4:45 PM, givin...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River Portland fishing report for Monday, January 5th. Winter's grip is on, but the bite's alive if you hit it right.

Tides today from Tide-Forecast.com show low at 3:02 AM at 0.53 feet, high at 7:32 AM reaching 2.38 feet—perfect for early outgoing flow stirring things up. Expect another low around midday and high later evening. Sunrise at 7:51 AM, sunset 4:37 PM, so bundle up against those short days and chilly winds.

Weather's classic PNW: mostly cloudy, highs in the low 40s, light rain possible per recent patterns—stay dry or fish...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report for this crisp January 4th morning around Portland. Sunrise hit at 7:50 AM, sunset's around 4:45 PM—short days, but the bite's worth it.

Tides today per NOAA at Vancouver on the Columbia: low at 2:20 AM (0.57 ft), high 6:41 AM (2.3 ft), then dropping through the day. Fish the outgoing for best drifts.

Weather's cool and clearing after recent rains—rivers dropping fast, mid-40s daytime, light winds. Perfect for winter steelhead.

Action's heating up, per The Guide's Forecast latest from Bob Rees. Over 700 steelhead crossed Willamette Fall...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for Columbia River angling around Portland. It's early January 3rd, crisp and clear with temps hovering around 47 degrees, climbing to maybe 54 by afternoon—perfect winter steelhead weather, per the latest NWS coastal advisory. Sunrise hit about 7:50 AM, sunset around 4:37 PM, giving us a short window, but those fish don't care.

Tides are king right now with these king tides rolling in—NOAA predicts a low around 1:40 AM at -2.69 feet upriver near Saint Johns, high pushing 8.62 feet by 4 AM, then dropping for the outgoing bite. Watch for minor tidal overflow 10 AM t...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling on the mighty Columbia River around Portland. It's early January 2nd, 2026, and the river's callin' with that crisp winter bite. Sunrise hits at 7:51 AM PST, sunset around 4:37 PM, givin' ya about 8.5 hours of daylight to chase 'em—Tide-Forecast.com nails those times for Vancouver on the Columbia.

Tides today? Low at 12:49 AM (0.71 ft), high at 4:58 AM (2.1 ft), keepin' currents movin' steady. Fish love that incoming push mid-mornin'. Weather's classic PNW winter: cloudy, chance of light showers, temps hoverin' 40s—bundle up, but no gale-force winds to s...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on the mighty Columbia River around Portland. It's a crisp New Year's Eve mornin', with sunrise at 7:51 AM PST and sunset at 4:36 PM per Tide-Forecast.com for Vancouver waters. Tides today got a high of 3.00 AM at 1.96 ft, low 8:25 AM at 0.94 ft, high 2:52 PM at 3.64 ft, and low 11:58 PM at 0.83 ft—perfect for fish movin' in the outgoing flow 'round mid-mornin' and evenin'.

Weather's lookin' typical winter: chilly highs in the low 40s, partly cloudy with light winds from the east, but watch for those ki...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Columbia River fishin' report from right here in Portland. It's Monday, December 29th, 8:30 AM, and we're lookin' at a crisp winter day—sunrise at 7:19 AM, sunset 5:43 PM, per Tide-Forecast.com. Low tide hits at 7:21 AM at 0.46 ft, high tide 10:32 PM at 0.95 ft, makin' for some solid current shifts later. Tides4fishing.com says fish activity's high today thanks to solunar peaks—major bites around dawn and dusk.

Steelhead action's still strong up and down the Columbia system, per The Guide's Forecast, though tributaries are tappin' off a bit...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things rod and reel on the mighty Columbia River around Portland. It's a chilly winter mornin' here on December 28th, with sunrise at 7:50 AM and sunset by 4:34 PM accordin' to tides.net for Portland on the Willamette. Weather's typical December—high water from recent rains keepin' things off-color and blown out, per The Guide's Forecast report from December 25th. No real fishin' goin' on right now; rivers are too high for most spots.

Tides today at Portland show low at 8:11 AM hittin' 1'11", high at 12:20 PM to 8'1...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things rod and reel on the mighty Columbia River around Portland. It's December 27th, 2025, and we're kickin' off with sunrise at 7:18 AM and sunset at 5:42 PM per Tide-Forecast.com—short days, but the fish don't punch a clock.

Tides today are movin' steady: high at midnight 00:05 with 0.89 ft, low at 7:09 AM hittin' 0.75 ft, another high around 8:09 AM at 0.75 ft, low at 4:11 PM with 0.56 ft, and night high at 11:43 PM reachin' 0.85 ft, straight from Tide-Forecast.com and NOAA Tides & Currents. Fish the incomin' tide mid-mornin' when current picks up...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things rod and reel on the mighty Columbia River around Portland. It's Friday, December 26th, 8:30 AM, and we're kickin' off the day with crisp winter vibes—sunrise hit at 7:18 AM per Tide-Forecast.com, sunset's 5:41 PM, givin' us a short window of light. Tides today show high at 00:35 AM reachin' 0.92 feet, droppin' to low around 3:30 PM at 0.46 feet, so fish the outgoing for best current action, says Tide-Forecast.com.

Weather's mostly cloudy with a chance of rain later, Hammond Columbia River forecast from USHarbors calls for partly cloudy ea...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for all things angling on the mighty Columbia River around Portland. It's Christmas Eve mornin', and we're lookin' at a solid day to wet a line despite the winter chill. Sunrise hits at 7:17 AM, sunset at 5:40 PM per Tide-Forecast.com, givin' us about 10 hours of light—perfect for targetin' those holdover fish.

Tides are playin' nice today: high at 2:17 AM reachin' 1.02 feet, droppin' to low around 2:21 PM at 0.3 feet, then buildin' back up, says Tide-Forecast.com for Portland. Fish the outgoing tide mid-mornin' when bait gets flushed—currents near the Morr...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River Portland fishing report for this crisp winter morning. We're lookin' at sunrise at 7:48 AM and sunset 'round 4:30 PM, givin' ya about 8.5 hours of light—perfect for a quick shore run before the chill sets in deep.

Tides today per Tide-Forecast.com: Low at 3:16 AM hittin' 0.75 ft near Vancouver stretches, high tide pushin' 2.14 ft by 8:03 AM, then low 1.24 ft at 2:06 PM, and evenin' high of 3.2 ft at 7:03 PM. Fish the incomin' tides hard, especially that afternoon rise when current stirs the bottom—currents'll be movin' strong near the bar with a Sm...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for Columbia River angling around Portland. It's Sunday morning, December 21st, and winter's grip is on tight. Sunrise hit at 7:16 AM, sunset's 5:39 PM per Tide-Forecast.com, so you've got a short window before dark.

Tides today at Vancouver on the Columbia show low at 2:42 AM (0.77 ft), high around 7:30 AM (2.15 ft), keeping things moving but not extreme. Portland tides mirror that with high at 1:23 AM (1.12 ft CST adjusted) and low at 12:50 PM (0.2 ft). Fish the outgoing for best bites.

Weather's dicey—National Weather Service has a Small Craft Advisory th...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Columbia River, Portland fishing report.

We’ve got a classic winter river morning: low gray ceiling, cool mid‑40s air, light south breeze, and scattered showers rolling through according to the National Weather Service marine outlook. That damp chill is actually helping the bite; fish are holding tight but willing if you slow things down.

Tides up here are mild but still matter. Tide-Forecast’s Vancouver/Columbia River data shows a **low around 2:00 a.m.** and a **high around 6:50–7:00 a.m.**, then easing back late morning. That first push of in...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things rod and reel on the mighty Columbia River around Portland. It's Friday morning, December 19th, and we're lookin' at a wet one out there—atmospheric river dumpin' 2-4 inches of rain through today per local forecasts, with flood warnings up for western Oregon and southwest Washington. Rivers are risin' fast, so watch those levels and stay safe on the water.

Sunrise hits around 7:46 AM, sunset 4:29 PM here in Portland, givin' us a short winter day to chase bites. Tides on the Columbia at Portland show low at...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Columbia River Portland fishing report.

We’re in classic winter mode on the big river. According to Tide-Forecast, Portland’s running a modest tide swing today with a low around late morning and a high close to midnight, so you’ll see a gentle push and pull rather than big coastal-style rips. Sunrise is about 7:15 and sunset about 5:35, giving a tight window where those gray first and last light bites matter most.

Weather-wise, National Weather Service guidance has us cool and unsettled: mid‑30s to low‑40s, clouds, leftover bre...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing on the mighty Columbia River around Portland. It's Monday, December 15th, 2025, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:30 AM with sunrise already past at 7:44 AM PST—sun dips at 4:27 PM, so make those daylight hours count.

Tides today per Tide-Forecast.com: Low at 8:47 AM hitting 0.8 ft around Vancouver on the Columbia, high pushin' 2.98 ft at 2:52 PM, then low again at 11:14 PM to 0.9 ft. Fish the outgoing after that morning low for best current action. Weather's rowdy—National Weather Service has a Gale Warning till 4 PM with...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on the mighty Columbia River around Portland. It's a crisp December mornin', perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water. Sunrise kicked off at 7:12 AM, sunset's at 5:36 PM, givin' ya about 10 hours of light—Tide-Forecast.com nails it for today.

Tides are playin' nice: low at 9:07 AM hittin' 0.39 ft, then high at 11:09 PM pushin' 0.98 ft. Fish the outgoing tide early for best bites, as currents stir up the bottom—NOAA Tides & Currents backs those predictions for the river mouth area.

Weather's classic Pacific Nort...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Columbia River Portland fishing report.

We’re sitting on a typical December pattern: cold, gray, and calm enough to fish if you dress for it. Local weather outlets are calling for mid‑40s to low‑50s, light east wind, scattered showers, and plenty of cloud cover—perfect steelhead and sturgeon weather. Sunrise around the metro stretch is about 7:40 a.m. with sunset near 4:30 p.m., according to the local tide tables at Portland and Vancouver.

On the tide side, Vancouver and St. Helens Columbia River tables show a pre‑dawn h...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for Columbia River angling around Portland. It's a crisp December 12th morning, sunrise at 7:41 AM and sunset 'round 4:27 PM per Tides.net. Tides today show high at 12:34 AM hitting 7'1" and 1:49 PM at 8'3", with lows at 9:00 AM (1'6") and 10:00 PM (2'9") at the Vancouver I-205 Bridge, according to Tides.net—fish the outgoing for best drift.

Weather's typical PNW winter: chilly highs in the 40s, partly cloudy with light rain possible, winds 5-10 mph from the south. Bundle up, water's cold.

Fish action's slow but pickin' up fo...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Columbia River report for the Portland stretch.

We’re sitting in a classic December pattern: heavy rain, high rivers, off‑color water, and more storms stacked up in the Pacific. The National Weather Service out of Portland is calling for steady showers, breezy south wind, and highs in the mid‑40s. According to the same forecast, expect gusts pushing 25 to 30 mph at times and river levels running high, so pick your launches carefully and watch for debris.

Sunrise this morning is right around 7:40, with sunset close to 4:25, so you’ve g...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Columbia River report around Portland.

According to NOAA’s Portland and Vancouver tide stations, we’re on small inside tides today: low just before dawn and a modest high mid‑morning, with another soft ebb pushing through mid‑afternoon. That means slower current in the harbor and around the islands, with the best bite typically bracketing those turns. Sunrise is right around 7:15, sunset just after 4:30, so your prime windows are first light through mid‑morning and that 2–dark evening push.

National Weather Service Portland is calling for another wet, mild day...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Columbia River fishing report around Portland.

We’re riding a small tide today on the upper river. Tide-Forecast for Portland shows a predawn high about 2 a.m. and a weak low early afternoon, so current swings will be subtle but you’ll still see that midday lull and an evening pick‑up in flow. Sunrise is right around 7:07, sunset about 5:34, giving you a nice long gray window on both ends.

National Weather Service and local emergency management are calling for a wet pattern tied to an atmospheric river, with a F...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Columbia River Portland report.

We’re sliding into that classic early‑December pattern: cool, gray, and wet, with the river running cold and a little colored after steady rains. FishingReminder’s Vancouver outlook notes typical winter temps in the low 40s to low 50s with showers and light east wind, so bundle up and plan on a damp day.

According to Tide-Forecast’s Portland section, sunrise is right around **7:06 a.m.** and sunset about **5:34 p.m.** The Columbia’s upriver flow mutes the ocean tide, but you’ll still see subt...

Fishing’s in a classic early-winter lull on the lower Columbia around Portland, but there’s just enough happening to make it worth launching the boat if you pick your windows and keep expectations realistic.

## Weather and water

We’re sitting in that cool, damp pattern the river rats know well: overcast skies, light rain on and off, and daytime highs hovering in the mid‑40s to low‑50s with light east wind most mornings. River levels are up a bit with recent rains, adding some color and a little debris, but flows are still very fishable...

# Artificial Lure's Columbia River Fishing Report

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning update from the Columbia River near Portland.

Let's start with the conditions. We've got a decent tidal window this morning. Low tide hit around 4:14 AM at Ilwaco with about 2'5" of drop, and we're heading toward a high tide around 10:11 AM with roughly 9'1" of rise. That's a solid push of water, which means good current and fish movement. Sunrise was around 7:40 AM, so we're just getting into prime early light fishing—sunset won't be until 4:30 PM, giving us a nice af...

**ARTIFICIAL LURE'S COLUMBIA RIVER FISHING REPORT**
*Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025*

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Well folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure coming at you with today's Columbia River fishing breakdown. We're looking at a solid day out here on the water around Portland.

**TIDES & CONDITIONS**

We've got some decent tidal movement working for us today. High tide hit early this morning, and we're heading into that mid-day low around late morning. If you're planning to get out, aim for those slack water periods when the current isn't ripping – that's when the fish feed best. The do...

# Artificial Lure's Columbia River Fishing Report – December 2nd, 2025

Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday morning update from the Columbia River watershed around Portland. Let me break down what's happening out on the water today.

**The Tides and Timing**

We're looking at a low tide at 12:40 AM that already passed us, with a high tide hitting around 4:58 AM this morning near the Vancouver I-205 Bridge area. Your next low tide will be around 12:16 PM, followed by another high at 4:35 PM. The water's moving well, which is exactly what you want for steelhead. Su...

Hey there, it’s Artificial Lure here, your local fishing guide for the Columbia River and Portland area. Today’s the first of December, and the river’s running a little slow, but there’s still plenty to bite if you know where to look.

The tide’s just starting to turn, with a low tide around 7:55 AM and a high tide at 12:34 PM, both barely nudging above zero feet. That means the water’s not moving much, so stick to spots where there’s a little current or structure. The weather’s cool and crisp, with a light breeze out...

# Artificial Lure's Columbia River Fishing Report - November 30th

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for the Columbia River and Portland area.

Let's start with the conditions. Today's looking pretty solid with sunrise at 7:37 in the morning and sunset coming in around 4:31 PM, so you've got a decent window to get out there. The tides are shifting nicely - we're starting with a low tide at 1:55 AM at 1'11", then a high tide pushing through at 8:21 AM reaching 8'5". That morning high tide is money for the Columbia, folks. The water's...

# Artificial Lure's Saturday Morning Fishing Report

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning report for the Columbia River and Portland area. Today's November 29th, 2025, and we've got some solid conditions shaping up for you river runners.

Let's talk tides first. We're looking at a low tide of 1.51 feet early this morning around Hammond, followed by a high of 7.88 feet. Over at Astoria, you're seeing similar patterns with a low around 1.46 feet and highs pushing up to 8.14 feet. For you Portland folks on the Willamette, expect that high tide around 12:03 AM hitting about 6 feet 11 inches...

# Columbia River Fishing Report – Friday, November 28th

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning Columbia River report, and let me tell you, things are heating up around the Portland area.

**Tidal Conditions & Sunrise/Sunset**

We're looking at a high tide this morning at 6:14 AM at 6.82 feet near Hammond, with another high coming in at 5:13 PM around 6.91 feet. Low tide hits around 11:28 AM at 3.98 feet. Sunrise today is approximately 7:15 AM with sunset around 4:40 PM, so you've got a short window of daylight. Best fishing window is definitely going to be around those high ti...

# Columbia River Portland Fishing Report - November 27th

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning Columbia River report.

**Tides & Conditions**

Low tide this morning hit at 7:55 AM at just under a foot. We're looking at high tide around 12:34 PM, then another low at 7:51 PM. Your major bite windows today are 5:35 to 7:35 AM and 5:50 to 7:50 PM—don't sleep on those evening hours.

**The Real Talk on Fish Activity**

Look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it—the Columbia salmon run is essentially wrapped for the season. We've seen the creel program chec...

Artificial Lure here with your November 26, 2025 Columbia River fishing report, right out of Portland.

We’re waking up to typical late fall weather—expect overcast skies, intermittent showers, and brisk mornings in the low 40s, with afternoon highs touching 49°F. Winds are light out of the south, so not too much chop, though keep an eye out if you’re boating at the Columbia River Bar, which is under a Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM, says the National Weather Service. Sunrise came at 7:18 AM, and the sun’s set for 4:30 PM tonight, meaning shorter days so plan accordingly.
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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Columbia River fishing report for Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. It’s a classic late-fall morning in Portland—overcast and cool, with light drizzle hanging in the air and temps hovering in the upper 40s. The wind’s just enough to ripple the water, but not enough to keep you off the river. Sunrise was at 7:24 AM and you’ll have good light until sunset at 4:32 PM, plenty of time to track down a bite before that early dusk settles in.

The tides today around the Portland stretch of the Columbia are running moderate. Accordin...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Columbia River fishing report for the Portland stretch on Monday, November 24, 2025.

First off, sunrise came at 7:22 AM this morning and we’ll see sundown at 4:32 PM today. With cloud cover rolling in and a chilly start in the low 40s, expect overcast skies and a north wind pushing 10–15 mph. The National Weather Service is keeping a Small Craft Advisory out at the mouth, so use caution in any of the broader, exposed sections of the river and stick close to shore if you’re in a small vessel.

Let’s...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Columbia River, Portland area fishing report for Friday, November 21, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:18 this morning, sunset will be at 4:34 pm according to Portland Tides. Tides at Morrison Street Bridge are running low at 3:28 am, coming high at 7:23 am, low again mid-afternoon, and a high at 6:10 pm, so anglers working early or late will hit changing waters, which usually perks fish up. Temperatures are holding steady in the mid-40s with thick clouds and scattered showers — pretty classic late November weather here on the river.

The salmon game is winding do...

Artificial Lure reporting live from the banks of the mighty Columbia River here in Portland on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, where the late-fall bite is battling cooler weather and changing river conditions.

First light hit the water at 7:17 am this morning, and you can expect sunset tonight around 4:36 pm. The sky’s serving up thick clouds and occasional drizzle; winds are light, temps hovering in the upper 40s—classic November in the Northwest, just enough nip in the air to keep your hands in your pockets but perfect for chasing the season’s last coho and walleye.

Accord...

Morning’s crisp out here on the Columbia, and the sun’s just peeking over the ridge, coming up at 7:16 a.m. and setting early tonight at 4:35 p.m. The tide’s running low at 12:57 a.m. at 0.51 feet, then high at 5:31 a.m. at 1.94 feet, another low at 11:28 a.m. at 0.68 feet, and a big high tide at 5:05 p.m. at 3.12 feet. The water’s cold and clear, and the air’s sharp—perfect for fall fishing if you’re dressed right.

The bite’s been steady, especially for coho salmon and walleye. Anglers are pulling in some nice coho...

Artificial Lure with the Columbia River fishing report for Portland, Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Today kicked off with a crisp November chill—sunrise at 7:21am and sunset coming up quick at 4:39pm, bringing only about 9 hours of good daylight to wet a line, so keep that in mind for your evening sessions. According to Tides.net, Astoria’s tide swings are pronounced: low at 5:38am, a peak high at 11:32am (8.7 feet), then dropping out for an evening low at 6:36pm just below zero; these numbers are mirrored upriver near Portland and Vancouver, so time your casting for that late morning push...

Good morning, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River and Portland area fishing report for Monday, November 17th, 2025.

We’re waking up to classic mid-November conditions on the river—a crisp 40-degree morning and patchy clouds overhead, with rain likely settling in late and a high near 50. Winds out of the east should be mild early, picking up a bit into the afternoon. Sunrise was at 7:20 AM, with sunset coming early at 4:40 PM. So if you want that late bite, plan around that short daylight window. We’re running with a first quarter moon, with moonrise at 4:54 AM and...

Good morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River and Portland fishing report for Sunday, November 16th, 2025. The sun came up this morning around 6:50 AM, and we’re looking at a mostly clear day with temperatures climbing into the mid-50s. Sunset tonight is at 5:35 PM, so you’ve got a solid window to get out and wet a line.

Tides on the Columbia are running mild today. At Kalama, the first high tide was at 1:55 AM, and the next low tide is coming in at 1:04 PM, with water levels just under a half foot. These...

Hey everyone, Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report for Saturday, November 15, 2025, coming to you straight from the banks and backwaters around Portland, Oregon.

We’re rolling into mid-November and fall feels settled in. This morning started chilly—temps in the low 40s, creeping toward the low 50s by midday. There’s a steady overcast, but wind’s holding light at about 5 to 10 miles per hour. Sunrise was right about 7:10 a.m., so if you’re listening early, there’s still plenty of daylight ahead. Sunset will sneak in at 4:39 p.m. today—short fishing windows, so plan those...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you from the banks of the mighty Columbia River around Portland with your narrative fishing report for Friday, November 14th, 2025.

We woke up to a classic November morning: mist lingering over the water, chilly under partly cloudy skies, with rain in the forecast as we head deeper into fall. According to Tide-Forecast.com, today’s tidal swing at Vancouver shows a high tide at 1:10 a.m. at 1.92 feet, a low at 8:56 a.m. at 0.31 feet, and another strong high at 2:28 p.m. reaching 2.3 feet. These change-ups mean fish will be on the move, es...

Artificial Lure coming to you with the latest from the Columbia River around Portland this Thursday, November 13th, 2025. Here’s your morning angling report—grab your thermos and let's run down what's happening!

**Tidal Situation:**
Today’s tide swings in Portland show a rising volume—fishermen can expect an early low around 6:40 am with the next high hitting roughly 12:37 pm, then dropping toward a late afternoon low. These gentle shifts will keep fish active mid-morning to midday, especially near channel edges and deep holes. According to US Harbors, sunrise was at 7:05 am and sunset tonight lands around 4:42 pm—so pr...

Morning, anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Columbia River fishing report for Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, coming at you fresh from Portland’s riverbanks.

Let’s get right to the conditions. According to the NOAA tide tables, we caught a low tide early at 4:12 AM at just under half a foot. The river hit high again at 10:48 AM at 4.72 feet, and we’ll see the afternoon ebb out to a 5:15 PM low before swinging up to another high around 11:19 tonight. With these shifting tides, expect some push and pull in the current, especially around the islands and sloughs uprive...

Columbia River anglers, it's Artificial Lure with your November 10th fishing report, live and local from the Portland stretch. We're rolling right into late fall, and the air's got that good chill—typical Northwest mist hanging low, drizzle coming and going, and a stubborn breeze off the water. Sunrise hit at 7:03am and sunset's set for 4:45pm, so daylight hours are shrinking fast today according to the Portland tide tables.

Weather's classic Portland November: low 40s at dawn, heading maybe up to the upper 40s or a cool 50 by mid-afternoon. Low clouds with a steady drizzle off and on...

Columbia River anglers, it's Artificial Lure here with your November 9th report right from the muddy banks and busy docks of the Portland stretch. Let’s dig in—today’s sunrise hit at 7:01am, and sunset will slip in around 4:47pm according to St Helens tide forecasts, so plan those lines for the golden light.

Weather’s typical November: chilly, gray, with morning fog and scattered showers clearing into a brighter, brisk afternoon. Pack your rain gear but expect fishable windows as the week’s storms taper off and river visibility improves.

Tide action at the Columbia e...

Artificial Lure here with your November 8 Columbia River fishing report for Portland and the surrounding stretch, delivered with a hot mug and a touch of local know-how.

First up, the **tides are mellow today**. Vancouver’s showing a low tide at 3:44am at 0.4 feet, peaking high around 7:46am at 1.1 feet, followed by another low at 3:50pm just at 0.3 feet. Sunrise rolled out at 7:00 this morning, and sunset will slide in at 4:47pm, so you’re fishing mainly under a short and crisp sky—classic late fall conditions, ideal for some of our target species. This trend holds up and do...

Good morning, Columbia River anglers—it’s Artificial Lure checking in for your November 7, 2025, fishing report.

Clouds dominate the Portland skies today, with rain in the forecast through mid-morning and scattered showers expected throughout the afternoon. Temps will hover between 49 and 56 degrees, with SW winds 10-15 mph. Sunrise was at 6:56 a.m. and sunset will be 4:41 p.m. River levels remain high and off-color from recent storms, so visibility could be a challenge for both boat and bank fishers.

The tides near Kelley Point—where the Willamette meets the Columbia—see a low right after sunrise, with a r...

Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, November 6th, 2025 Columbia River fishing report, focused on the waters in and around Portland.

Let’s kick things off with today’s **tide information**: At Hammond, the tide’s rising now and you’re looking at a low tide around 5:05 AM and high tide at 10:09 PM. Over on Multnomah Channel, sunrise will hit at 7:03 AM—with sunset rolling in at 4:46 PM. That gives anglers a decently long window to work the bite; prime time’s right around dawn and dusk, with those tidal changes helping to move fish up[US Harbors][Tides.net].
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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here bringing you the Columbia River fishing report for Wednesday, November 5, 2025, broadcasting right from the heart of Portland’s big waters.

Let’s start with today’s **conditions**. We kicked off the morning with a chilly sunrise at 7:03 AM and we’re looking at sunset coming up tonight at 4:55 PM, so you’ll want to get your casts in early and enjoy those prime twilight hours—traditionally some of the best bites of the fall run according to local wisdom and reminders from FishingReminder.Com.

Now, the **tide report** matters today, especially w...

Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River Portland Fishing Report for November 4th, 2025.

First light came at 7:06 a.m. this morning, and we’re looking at sunset right around 4:43 p.m. The days are getting short, so plan accordingly if you want to cash in on that early bite. Tides in the Portland/Columbia stretch are moderate today, with a morning low just before 8 a.m. and a midday high about 12:30 p.m., then back down to a low at 7:50 p.m. According to the Saint Helens tide chart, that pattern holds throughout the lower river, and those no...

Artificial Lure here, with your Columbia River fishing report straight out of Portland for Monday, November 3, 2025. We’re waking up to chilly fall conditions and a crisp autumn morning—first light at 7:00 am and sunset dropping early at 4:58 pm. The days are short now, so plan your casts wisely.

On the tidal front, Columbia River Entrance is seeing a low around 3:57 am at 1.4 feet, high at 10:25 am surging up to 8.2 feet, another low at 4:48 pm barely below zero, and high again at 11:13 pm near 7 feet, according to Tides.net. That robust mid-morning incoming tide is the standout—pair it wit...

Well, Columbia River anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday rundown—November 2nd, 2025—and I’m calling it: We’re in that sweet, tricky transition between coho and winter steelhead, with a dash of late-season sturgeon for good measure. Let’s get right into it.

First, the river’s mood—Columbia’s flowing a little chilly, and our recent rains have her running a touch high and colored, typical for early November. Water temps are hovering in the mid-40s, which means the fish are feeling frisky but not in any crazy hurry. Sunrise is around 7:20 AM and sunset’s just sh...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure reporting from the banks of the Columbia River around Portland on Saturday, November 1st, 2025. If you’re itching to get out and cast a line this chilly morning, here’s what’s happening local and real.

Early risers saw a **sunrise at 7:34 AM**, and you’ll want to plan your haul before **sunset hits at 6:15 PM**. The weather is typical late fall: partly cloudy, high scattered showers possible, and mid-40s by midday, so bring layers and keep an eye on gusts blowing off the water. Just north on the coast, there’s a **high...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Halloween-day fishing report for the mighty Columbia River in and around Portland.

Sunrise was at 7:49 AM, with sunset coming up at 5:58 PM according to Tides.net. Conditions started out with overcast skies and light rain tapering off, typical for late October around here. Gordon’s Halloween Weekend Weather Update is calling for another shot of rain through midday, with highs near 59 and lows around 44, but by the afternoon, expect scattered showers and lighter winds—pretty classic fall weather for the banks and boats.

Tidal action on the river is k...

This is Artificial Lure, coming to you with the latest Columbia River fishing report from right here in the Portland area. It's Thursday, October 30th, 2025, and things are looking real promising for local anglers.

Let's kick things off with the tidal info. At Saint Helens this morning, our first low tide was at 6:44 AM, right as folks are setting out. The first high tide rolls in at 12:57 PM, and the next low's at 5:29 PM. If you're fishing closer to downtown at Morrison Bridge, the low tide is a touch later—about 8:01 AM, swinging to high at 2:35 PM. That me...

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Wednesday, October 29 Columbia River Portland fishing report, dialed in from dawn patrol through dusk.

Sunrise hit at 7:21AM with sunset set for 6:33PM, giving us about eleven hours of solid fishing light today according to the latest Saint Helens tide chart. Out on the river, today’s tides are starting with a low at 3:18AM, peaking into a high at 7:36AM, then dropping again to a low at 2:01PM before the evening high at 7:33PM—so best fish activity will likely center around those high tide swings right after brea...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest Columbia River fishing report for the Portland area, Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

First, let's talk **tides and sunrise**. It's a mild tidal swing today. According to NOAA predictions at nearby Vancouver, WA, the low tide rolled in at 4:47 a.m., and the high tide is coming in around 8:32 a.m. You'll see another low at 4:30 p.m. and high again at 7:43 p.m. Those early highs line up real nice with daybreak: sunrise hit at 7:38 a.m., and we'll see sunset at 6:04 p.m. With the waxing crescent moon, daylight hours are prime...

Artificial Lure with your Columbia River Portland fishing report for Monday, October 27, 2025.
Here’s what’s happening riverside—grab that coffee and let's get you rigged up.

First, let’s hit the **weather**: Portland this morning wakes brisk, low clouds lingering, and the air is cool in that classic late-October way. Day highs pushing low 60s, light northeast wind. Layer up, especially if you’re out at sunrise, which hits at 7:21 AM. Sunset tonight drops at 6:33 PM, so you’ve got that perfect fall window for chasing those river monsters.

Today’s **tide** at Saint Helens—just up...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, October 26, 2025, Columbia River Portland-area fishing report.

Columbia River anglers woke up to some classic fall weather—steady rain, overcast, and a stiff breeze rolling in ahead of a low-pressure front. The National Weather Service has us tracking strong onshore flow today, with seas along the coast settling from last night’s storm warnings but still hanging hazardous, especially out near the mouth. River conditions are dynamic but manageable upriver, and boaters should check updated forecasts if they’re drifting down toward the estuary, as the Columbia River Bar is seeing swells up to 9 f...

Hey there, folks It's Artificial Lure here. Today, October 25th, we're looking at some active conditions around the Columbia River, Portland. A **small craft advisory** is in effect due to hazardous seas, with winds and seas higher near storms[3]. Tides are currently at 3.57 ft near the Morrison Street Bridge[6].

For fishing, chinook and coho salmon are active, with reports of decent catches downstream. Best lures include herring and spinnerbaits. Try near the mouth of the Sandy River for a shot at sturgeon[4]. Hot spots include the Bonneville Dam area and the mouth of the Lewis River. Be sure...

Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report for October 24, 2025, coming to you from Portland’s rainy west bank. As dawn wakes the city at 7:40 AM and folks fish till the 6:09 PM sunset, be ready to bundle up—local weather forecaster Gordon from Tillamook County Pioneer says expect steady rain, gusty winds, and slick, muddy banks throughout the weekend.

**Tides are swingin’** on the river today. According to Tide-Forecast and Vancouver’s chart, low tide hits around 4:13 AM at roughly half a foot, then it climbs to a modest 1.5 feet by 8:36 AM for the morning high. The next low...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure. Today, October 23, 2025, fishing around the Columbia River looks promising. Tides in Vancouver, just upstream from Portland, show a low tide at 3:31 AM and a high tide at 7:57 AM, with another low at 2:03 PM and a high at 7:38 PM. Sunrise is at 7:38 AM, and sunset is at 6:10 PM.

Recently, there's been a good catch of Coho Salmon and Steelhead in the area. For these species, use lures like bright-colored spinners or bait like herring or squid. The Nesmith River, near Astoria, and the Bonneville Dam area are hot spots for catching these fish.<...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report around Portland for Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025.

We're looking at another beautiful fall morning on the river. Sunrise hit us at 7:07 AM, and we'll have light until about 6:15 PM tonight. The crisp autumn air is settling in, with temperatures starting in the low 40s this morning and climbing into the mid-50s by afternoon. We've got mostly clear skies with light winds out of the northwest at around 5 to 8 miles per hour - perfect conditions for getting out on the water.

**Tides and Water Conditions**<...

Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report around Portland for Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

We’re off to a crisp, dry start—sunrise was at 7:32 AM and it’ll set tonight at 6:18 PM. The morning brought patchy fog, but skies are clearing up quickly, with temperatures climbing toward 66°F under mostly sunny skies. Enjoy it while it lasts: weather forecasters like Gordon McCraw say today’s the tail end of the calm spell, with wet and blustery conditions moving in midweek. So if you’ve got a line in the water, now’s your window!

On the tide front, N...

Artificial Lure here with your October 20th fishing report for the Columbia River and Portland area. Out the window this morning, we’re greeted by heavy overcast and a classic fall drizzle—so get that rain gear ready. Sunrise hit at 7:45 am and you can expect sunset at 6:16 pm tonight, with the moon slivering down to a waning crescent. It’s authentic Northwest fall: cool, wet, but the fishing is still worth it if you pick your battles.

Let’s talk tides. According to the US Harbors tide charts, the Columbia River entrance saw a low tide near 9:11 am and w...

Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River, Portland area fishing report for Sunday, October 19th, 2025.

We’re waking up to crisp fall air and overcast skies this morning. Temps are hovering in the upper 40s early, climbing to the low 60s by afternoon. Light winds out of the northwest should keep things calm on the water—prime fishing weather for October in the Northwest.

Sunrise hit at 7:32 AM, with sunset coming up at 6:19 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work those riverbanks and back eddies. According to US Harbors, today’s tide in Portland is fallin...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Columbia River fishing report for Saturday, October 18th, 2025, here in the greater Portland area.

Weather on the river this morning started out crisp with a cool, early-fall fog hugging the banks. Look for partly cloudy skies as the day presses on, highs reaching the upper 50s, and a light breeze—perfect conditions for both bank and boat anglers. Sunrise came at 7:26 this morning, with sunset expected around 6:18 this evening, giving you a solid window to get on those active morning and evening bites.

Checking in on...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the latest from the banks and channels of the Columbia River around Portland on Friday, October 17, 2025.

First, a weather check: the dawn cracked at 7:27 AM today, and you can expect the sun to set around 6:21 PM. Skies over Portland are starting crisp with patchy fog, burning off into a mix of clouds and sun, highs stretching to the mid 60s. Winds are light from the east, and although last week's rain was much needed, today looks stable—no deluges on the radar. But if you're pushing out toward the oc...

Artificial Lure with the Columbia River fishing report for Portland, October 15th, 2025.

Sunrise came at 7:06 am, and sunset will be at 6:56 pm. The day started cool and overcast with light wind out of the northwest, a perfect recipe for solid action as we shift deeper into fall. Water temps are cooling, and with a First Quarter Moon tonight, the bite windows have lined up nicely. According to FishingReminder, major bite times today are 5:52-7:52 am and 6:13-8:13 pm, with minor periods in the early afternoon and late night. Tides are minimal, with a low at 8:33 am, high at 1:05...

Hey there, Columbia River and Portland anglers, this is Artificial Lure, your local fishing buddy, coming at you live with a full report for the morning of Sunday, October 12th, 2025. The Guide’s Forecast has been my go-to for the latest, and here’s what you need to know before you hit the water today.

**Tides & Weather**
Tides right now at the Columbia River entrance are coming off a high, but things are looking up as we push toward a new high coming in around 10:13 tonight. The water’s falling, so if you’re planning to fish the lowe...

Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report for Saturday, October 11, 2025. Let’s get right into it!

Forecasts from the National Weather Service out of Portland say we’re in for a classic fall Saturday—slight south winds giving way to some northwest gusts later on, and with a small craft advisory in effect late afternoon through the evening, expect the river to get choppy as the day goes on. Skies are mostly cloudy with scattered light showers possible, temperatures in the mid-50s early and topping out just under 70 in the afternoon—pretty good fishing weather if you d...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you on this beautiful Friday, October 10th, 2025.

Let's talk about what's happening on our beloved Columbia River right here in the Portland area. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife just dropped their latest report, and I've got the scoop on where the fish are biting.

The action around Portland has been heating up, folks. Recent weekly checks from the Troutdale area showed anglers bringing in 41 coho and 2 jack coho, with another 32 Chinook, 8 jack Chinook, and 9 coho released. That's coming from 61 boats with 123 anglers, so the bite...

Alright tight lines, this is Artificial Lure coming at you from the banks of the mighty Columbia, right here in Portland. It’s Wednesday, October 8th, and I’ve got the full scoop on what’s happening under—and above—our local waters. Let’s get into it.

First off, let’s talk tides, because if you don’t plan around them, you might as well be fishing in your bathtub. According to the latest data, if you’re at the Columbia River entrance, the tide is falling right now after a fat high tide that peaked last night around 10:13...

This is Artificial Lure, your guide to today’s bite on the mighty Columbia River in and around Portland. October has finally rolled in, and with it, some cooler weather and crisp air that’s getting both anglers and fish fired up.

Let’s kick off with the **tides and sunlight**: Sunrise hit at 7:20 a.m. this morning, and sunset will settle in at 6:47 p.m. Over on the Columbia entrance, expect a negative low tide right around dawn, -0.12 ft at 5:37 a.m., with the high hitting closer to midday, topping out at 7.16 ft at 12:09 p.m. Your b...

This is Artificial Lure with your Columbia River fishing report for October 4th, 2025. Today, the weather’s classic Portland fall: cloudy, passing showers expected on and off, with northwest winds building up to 10 knots by afternoon. Air temps will ride in the mid-50s to low 60s, perfect for a jacket and a thermos of hot coffee on the bank. According to the National Weather Service, we’ve got seas subsiding a bit this morning, generally 4 to 6 feet, so boaters on the main river channel should still use caution and watch those forecasts.

The Columbia saw high tide earl...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report for October 3rd, 2025, straight out of Portland—let’s jump right in.

Sunrise hit at 7:23 this morning, with sunset coming up at 7:12 tonight. We’re looking at a modest high tide rolling through at 7:19 AM, sitting right around 0.95 feet, and expect a low tide later tonight at 10:17 PM at 0.36 feet, based on Tide-Forecast’s prediction. If you’re looking to get an early start, that incoming tide first thing is always worth targeting, drawing Chinook and coho up into those shoreline eddies and channel drops.

The w...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Columbia River and Portland area fishing report for October 1st, 2025. We’re standing at the doorstep of fall, and although the rain clouds rolled in heavy overnight, anglers across the region remain undeterred. Here’s your deep-dive on conditions, catches, and where the bite is hot.

Weather has been a major factor. Widespread gales swept the Columbia overnight according to the National Weather Service, with sustained south winds up to 30 knots and seas peaking at fifteen feet—yep, not the best for small craft, but the winds should ease heading into the weeken...

Artificial Lure here with your September 28, 2025 Columbia River fishing report for the Portland region. We’re kicking off this fall Sunday with sunrise at 7:20am and sunset at 7:18pm, giving you a full day of cool, comfortable fishing weather. Expect partly cloudy skies, a light morning chill around 50°, and afternoon highs nipping at the upper 60s. The water’s cooling, and with the barometer dipping, anglers are finding a bit more cooperative fish both near town and out towards the edges.

Tides this morning see a high right at 6:21am, dropping to a low at 5:12pm according to Tide...

Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report for Portland, Saturday September 27, 2025.

It’s a crisp, early fall morning along the Columbia, with sunrise at 7:20am and sunset at 7:19pm. Tides today in Portland show a high at 5:59am—just before first light—and a low at 4:17pm. Over at the Columbia River entrance, expect a high tide at 5:04am and again around 3:52pm, with the lowest at 10:50pm. This sets up perfect water movement for morning bites, especially near the river’s mouth and downstream stretches.

Weather’s cooperating, with partly cloudy skies, light winds, and...

Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report for Portland and surrounds, Friday, September 26th, 2025. It’s prime fall fishing, and here’s what’s happening riverside.

Sunrise came at 7:19 AM and sunset will be right around 7:20 PM. The tide for Portland shows a high at 5:42 AM and a low at 3:28 PM, so plan those riverbank sessions to hit the transitions, especially close to the high tide—the bite always perks up with the movement.

The early fall weather is classic Pacific NW: mornings cool, afternoons mild, with cloud cover likely and light winds. Layer up, and...

This is Artificial Lure, and here’s your Columbia River fishing report for Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, coming at you fresh from the Portland riverfront.

**Weather and Conditions:**
Anglers got a damp start with partly cloudy skies and cool morning temps, steadily warming into the upper 60s by afternoon. Slight morning breezes out of the northwest calmed down midday, but expect them to pick up again later today, especially on exposed sections and the Columbia River Bar. According to the National Weather Service, seas out near the Bar are pretty hefty—building from 6 to as much as 9 feet in t...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River Portland area fishing report for Sunday, September 21, 2025.

We kicked off the day at sunrise, 6:27 this morning, with a sharp pre-fall chill in the air, steadily warming under clear skies. High reached into the low 70s—perfect fishing weather and light north winds made for some easy casting along the banks and from the boat. Sunset’s set for 6:39 this evening, so you’ve still got time to wet a line before dark.

The inland tide today set the pace for the bite. Low slack was at 5:27 AM and ag...

Artificial Lure here, with your Columbia River fishing report for Portland — Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Sunrise rolled in at 6:54 AM today, with sunset coming up at 7:13 PM — plenty of daylight for a full day of chasing fish. Today’s weather is classic late-September: a cool morning in the low 50s, warming up towards the mid-60s by afternoon, with partly cloudy skies and light winds out of the west. Water temps are still decent, and we’re coming off a strong incoming tide earlier this morning with slack low tide set for just after noon, which should fire up the bite rig...

Artificial Lure here, coming at you with your Columbia River fishing report for Friday, September 19, 2025—live from Portland, where the fall bite is starting to get hot! As the sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 7:15 PM, expect classic mild Oregon fall weather: low clouds early, with highs pushing into the upper 60s by midday. The river’s cool overnight temps and steady daytime warming keep conditions optimal for salmon and steelhead runs.

NOAA's tidal predictions for Portland indicate a low at 10:24 PM and a high tide around 12:22 PM today at 1.26 feet. If you’re bank or boat fishin...

This is Artificial Lure with your September 17th, 2025 Columbia River, Portland fishing report.

We’re rolling into classic late summer weather across the Portland stretch of the Columbia. Skies this morning are sitting mostly clear with mild temps in the upper 50s, expected to climb to the mid-70s by noon, and winds staying light and variable through the afternoon. It’s a picture-perfect day, especially with sunrise clocking in at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:15 pm according to tides4fishing and US Harbors.

Today’s tide profile is moderate, with an early morning low at 11:24 am (-0.2 f...

This is Artificial Lure with your September 14, 2025 Columbia River and Portland area fishing report.

We kicked off the morning right around 6:45 a.m. with a rosy sunrise, and we’ll cap the day at 7:22 p.m. It’s shaping up as a prime day on the water—current weather is in the high 50s at dawn, warming up to the upper 70s by late afternoon with scattered clouds, a gentle east breeze, and no rain in sight. That means perfect visibility and cool enough water for active fish movement.

On the tides, folks fishing near Vancouver or the...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure reporting from the banks of the mighty Columbia River around Portland, and it’s Saturday, September 13, 2025. Here’s your Columbia River fishing update for today.

Tides are running with decent amplitude—over at Vancouver, tidal coefficients are high this morning, meaning stronger currents and active fish movement. In Portland, you’re looking at sunrise at 6:47am and sunset hitting at 7:24pm. We’ve got low tide at 7:53am, a high at 11:48am, followed by another low at 7:29pm and a high again at 10:59pm. Fish those moving water periods for best results—especially the first co...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Friday, September 12th, Columbia River fishing report, straight from the Portland stretch and surrounding areas.

Let’s start with the tides: today’s low is at 5:04 AM, bottoming out around 0.6 feet, then rising to a mid-morning high at 8:53 AM at 1.94 feet. The next low comes at 3:31 PM (0.27 ft), before one of the highest evening pushes we’ve seen in a while, 3.7 feet at 9:10 PM, according to tide-forecast.com. Tidal swing is tight to the times when fish start to bite, especially near structure and channel edges on the outgoing and first pu...

Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River, Portland fishing report for Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Sunrise rolled in at 6:48 a.m., with sunset due for 7:36 p.m. According to Tide-Forecast.com, our day starts with a high tide at 2:56 a.m. (6.93 ft), dropping to a low at 8:41 a.m. (0.22 ft), back up for an afternoon high at 3:01 p.m. (7.94 ft), and guts out with a late low at 9:24 p.m. (-0.7 ft). The mid-morning and mid-afternoon tide changes provide your best shots at active fish movement.

Weather’s about classic early September—patches of cloud early giving way to c...

Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report for Portland and the surrounding reach, reporting bright and early on this Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Sunrise just slipped over the horizon at 7:10 AM, and you’ll have daylight until sunset at 7:44 PM. That’s plenty of time for folks to get lines wet and chase those fall runs. Checking the tides, the high swings roll in around 3:33 PM for Portland, so expect that afternoon push to kick up some movement in the water, and fish will likely respond to that uptick according to Tide-Forecast. The early morning low, plus the inco...

Artificial Lure here, and it’s just past sunrise on the Columbia River—time for your Saturday, September 6th, 2025 fishing report for the Portland stretch and surrounds. At 7:11am, the sun popped above the tree line, and we’ve got a sunset ahead at 7:41pm. Weather this morning started out cool and partly cloudy, temps in the high 50s, heading for a mild upper-60s day, with low wind—classic late-summer bite conditions.

Tides are running moderate today. In Portland, we’re seeing our first high right around 1:30pm and low tide previewed for 11:46pm, lined up with a slow exc...

Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River and Portland fishing report for Friday, September 5th, 2025.

Let’s start with **conditions**: this morning brought a crisp sunrise at 6:47 AM, and anglers can expect sunset tonight around 7:38 PM, giving you a solid window for chasing those river giants. Tides are always a key player on the Columbia. For today, you’ll see a high at roughly 2:07 AM, a low at 8:06 AM, another high peaking at 2:29 PM, and falling out to an evening low around 8:38 PM, per tide-forecast.com. Working your trips around these turns is going to maximize your chances. Duration: 00:03:27

Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River and Portland fishing report for September 3, 2025.

Let’s get right to it—Portland woke to clear early fall skies and comfortable temps hovering in the low 70s. We’ve had some light east wind keeping things fresh, making for picture-perfect fishing conditions you usually have to order special. Sunrise was at 6:33 AM and sunset’s coming at 7:42 PM. Long enough to get in both a pre-work cast and a sunset run.

Tides are looking favorable for anglers working both the main channel and sloughs. According to NOAA’s Hammond station, we sa...

Morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Columbia River fishing report for Sunday, August 31, 2025, here in the Portland stretch and just downstream. We’ve got a classic late-summer setup and folks are already on the water before sunrise, which came up at 6:35 a.m. today. You can plan to fish well into the evening with sunset not until 7:56 p.m.—a solid window for chasing those river giants.

Let’s talk tide: At the Columbia River entrance near the North Jetty, the early low tide rolled in at 12:38 a.m., the first high tide peaked at 7:45 a.m., follow...