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These observations do not support one combined outlook. Read the station measurements and reports by reach below.
Large tailwater-style fishery near the Canadian border, represented by the international-boundary gauge.
A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.
Recent reports mention Pruitt to Cascade, Bonneville Dam to Tongue Point, including Gorge, Troutdale, PDX to Warrior Rock, Bonneville Pool, The Dalles Pool, John Day Pool, Black Bear Lodge.
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Reference location for this water. Individual reports and gauges may describe other locations; this is not a verified access point.
Upper Columbia River location
49.0007, -117.6294
Observations from the last 48 hours. Each measurement and chart describes its named station.
Locations come from the source report. A gauge reference does not establish where every fishing observation was made. Hatches and fly recommendations belong to their individual report.
Pnw Fly Fishing
Fished from Pruitt to Cascade with guides; upper river was crowded with nymphing boats so the group targeted dries instead. A strong 15-20 kt downriver wind made achieving good drifts very difficult.
Reported location: Pruitt to Cascade
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Sturgeon fishing has been very good on the Upper Columbia this fall. Trout fishing has been sporadic, with late afternoon into evening being the best window using dry flies, followed by swung flies and nymphs.
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The Upper Columbia Black Bear Lodge crew reports a great hatch season and is looking forward to their fall program. Specific current conditions were not detailed in this report.
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The Black Bear Lodge crew reports a great hatch season wrapping up and is looking forward to fall programming. Limited availability remains for late August and October trips.
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The hatch season on the Upper Columbia is winding down; the lodge will reopen in late August for fall season. Some fishing remains available but consistency is difficult through the summer.
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Hatches are kicking in with Blue Wing Olives and Mother's Day Caddis. Early season fishing is productive with a few brookies being caught, including a notable 19-inch fish.
Hatches in this report: BWO, Mother's Day Caddis.
View original report ↗Odfw Columbia Zone
Multiple sections of the Columbia River are open with active salmon and coho fishing, particularly in the Gorge and Troutdale areas. Sturgeon fishing shows catch-and-release activity in the Bonneville, Dalles, and John Day pools; walleye action is best in the John Day Pool.
Reported location: Bonneville Dam to Tongue Point, including Gorge, Troutdale, PDX to Warrior Rock, Bonneville Pool, The Dalles Pool, John Day Pool
View original report ↗Evening Hatch
The Black Bear Lodge crew reports a great hatch season and is looking forward to their fall program. No specific current fishing conditions detailed.
Reported location: Black Bear Lodge
View original report ↗Evening Hatch
Full swing fishing on the Upper Columbia at Black Bear Lodge with great results, though catching varies day to day. Caddis, Baetis, and PMDs are the predominant bugs, with Drakes expected soon.
Reported location: Black Bear Lodge
Hatches in this report: Caddis, Baetis, PMD, Drake.
Evening Hatch
Fishing has been great on the Upper Columbia with varied catching depending on the day. Nymphing has been the predominant technique with occasional dry fly or soft hackle opportunities.
Reported location: Black Bear Lodge
Hatches in this report: Caddis, Baetis, PMD.
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