The Columbia River forms the boarder between Washington and Oregon.  With an estimated 2 million Sturgeon living in the Columbia River this has become one of the top Sturgeon fishing destinations in the world.  As the Columbia River passes through the towns of Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and Umatilla there are a series of Dams and Locks that Sturgeon congregate and quickly grow in size year round.  The deep water and sheer cliffs create the perfect channels for large Sturgeon to feed and it is not uncommon to hook into a monster Sturgeon.  Sturgeon can grow to over 19 feet and 1,800 pounds.

Sturgeon are prehistoric looking fish with armor plates called scutes and an incredible sense of smell.  Not much has changed from the Sturgeon’s appearance since dinosaurs roamed the earth.  Fishing for elusive Sturgeon is one of Captain Tony’s favorite fishing trips and his years of knowledge and countless hours on the water, are essential for putting his clients onto drag ripping fishing trips.

In the middle section of the Columbia River the population of Sturgeon has continued to grow over the past 10 years!  This is one of Washington’s premier sports fisheries and Fisher’s Catch Outfitters is dedicated to the increased conservation by working to improve water conditions and maintaining catch and release techniques for breeding fish.  As the Sturgeon population has continued to grow, Washington State has now opened slot fishing regulations from January to July for a specific quota of non-breeding juvenile Sturgeon.