Sturgeon Fishing Guides

Expert Sturgeon Fishing trips In the Pacific Northwest

What is a Sturgeon?

Sturgeon is a group of about 25 species of large, primitive fishes. They feed on small animals and plants, which they suck into extend-able, toothless mouths. A sturgeon’s body is long and narrow with several rows of bony plates along the back and sides. The upper lobe of the tail is much longer than the lower. Sturgeons are prehistoric-looking things that can be well over 100 years old. Ranging from 1 foot to over 13 feet, the Sturgeon is one of the largest freshwater fish on the planet. Let our expert Sturgeon fishing guides help you land the big one.

Because of their magnificent size and sheer brute strength, they were voted by In-Fisherman Magazine as one of the top ten fish to catch in the world!

We offer two Sturgeon fishing guided trips.

The first is a Catch and Release Sturgeon fishing guide departing at Heller Bar on the Snake River. Here you will fish the entrance to Hells Canyon with spectacular scenery and plenty of wildlife to spot while you are waiting for your next bite. The Snake River fishery is our most productive, averaging 5 oversized 6 to 10-foot fish per day.

2nd Sturgeon fishing guide we offer

Our second Sturgeon fishing trip is a catch-and-keep trip on the Columbia River below John Day Dam.

Early January marks the perfect time for some serious Sturgeon fishing fun! Our expert Sturgeon fishing guides, who know these waters like the back of their hand, can get you onto thrilling action with a chance to snag some superb-sized keeper fish. Don’t miss out on this amazing experience!

Large Sturgeon in Columbia River

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Frequently Asked Questions about our fishing trips

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I BRING ON MY TRIP?

The legal max boatload is six anglers, but with six full time guides available we are able to accommodate large groups of more than six people.

IS LUNCH/DRINKS PROVIDED ON MY TRIPS?

We do provide a BBQ lunch and drinks on all Clearwater, Snake, and Dworshak trips. Lunch and drinks ARE NOT provided on any of our Columbia River or Grande Ronde river trips.

HOW MANY HOURS ARE WE ON THE WATER?

Look forward to at least 8 hours of fishing unless you book a half day trip, then look forward to 4 hours of fishing

DO YOU PROVIDE ALL THE GEAR WE NEED TO FISH?

Yes, each guide is fully equipped with top-notch rods, reels and bait to ensure success on your trip.

DO I NEED TO PRE-PAY OR PLACE A DEPOSIT DOWN TO HOLD MY SPOT?

We require a 50% deposit at the time of booking, final payment must be made in full 10 days prior to your trip. We do not offer refunds for cancellations or head-count changes made inside 10 days of your trip.

DO YOU CLEAN AND FILLET OUR CATCH?

Yes, all of our guides will clean and fillet your catch unless otherwise specified.