In fact next time I’m going to see if I … Cascade Fishing Adventures, @bcsturgeonguide Just posted a video https://t.co/c7IyGqwrR1 by It is at this point that we turn our attention to other matters – like hunting! #catchandrelease #tagandrelease #conservation #volunteerism Female sturgeon need 25 years old to be sexually mature while the male is 15 years, resulting in spawn time once every 4-5 years. Weather is the key to the timing of the freshet. Register online today --> http… by Every year is different but lately it seems that all of the other sturgeon fishing opportunity is marginal compared to what the above two seasons can provide. As we move out of the summer months and into September, we sense a coolness in the air, the evenings arrive sooner and the water temperatures are starting to cool off. Generally you will find sturgeon starting to move around in the spring when you see the Fraser go turbid, or silty. The best time for a BC sturgeon fishing trip is anywhere from early March to late November. The Sturgeon is a fish that can be caught in the mountain lake during the Summer and Winter.It is least common during rainy winter days (only possible by using a Rain Totem) and most common on rainy summer days, comprising from 11% to 16% of all items caught.It is most likely to be caught when casting farther from shore. This seems to be the best tide for sturgeon fishing. While the weather is not as nice, big boats with tops and windows keep the elements out and allow us a break from the rain and cooler temperatures. Bait presentation and fish location are simple, adding to the species’ vulnerability. It is… There are plenty of big sturgeon on the prowl and this is the time of year where you will most likely see the biggest numbers of sturgeon landed in a day. July is truly one of the best times for sturgeon fishing in BC, you can expect to wrestle with monster fish every day in the 7-10-foot range. The June fishery is locate near the mouth of the Columbia in the estuary and offers some of the best Sturgeon fishing around during this time. Lake sturgeon season is short and has a one-per-year limit and tag requirement prior to fishing. As the weather warms up, rainwater will shed off the snow covered mountains into the river, bringing silt and reducing the Fraser’s clarity to virtually nothing. We typically target these fish in shallow sand flats and deeper water on low tides that forces them back into the deeper troughs. I've lived in Chilliwack, British Columbia Canada my whole life and have been fishing this area since I was 5 years old. Cascade Fishing Adventures, @bcsturgeonguide To resume operations on June 1 under the current circumstances, we will be following the FVAGA COVID19 Safety Plan-… https://t.co/mulnDyW8al by In this video, Chuck shows you how to select and rig your bait for sturgeon fishing. Learn more about Tina Coleman, Director of… by It’s no secret why Sturgeon Bay is a hub for tournaments and why it has been named the #1 bass fishery in the country! Sturgeon relate to the deepest holes in the river. This time of year, we fish shallow water less than 10 … May and June may see less volume, but the quality is amazing with many giants returning to the river from the ocean. #whatmakesyouhappy… https://t.co/tSKzChsPIT by Cascade Fishing Adventures, @bcsturgeonguide January 27, 2020 https://t.co/xIS06B9j1x by Alive and kicking - fishing camping chillin’ and enjoying summer.… https://t.co/7C0Vw74WAR by There will be plenty of the smaller fish, but there is always a great chance at hooking one of those mythical sized fish that you would never forget. The numbers of fish are often best during the winter through early spring, although sturgeon may be found here anytime of the year. The opportunity to fish for Chinooks, coho, chum and sturgeon all in one day proves to be a terrific fishing opportunity and is one of the highlights of October and early November. It … Our fall fishery leads well into November and some years as late as December. The preferred bait is 3-5 night crawlers hooked multiple times, in a ball like form. Sturgeon fishing in September is considered by many to be one best months for sturgeon, especially when the pink salmon arrive in September. Cascade Fishing Adventures, Telephone: +1-604-793-2244 | Toll Free: 1-87-STURGEON (1-877-887-4366 North America only) |. All is due to the slow-growing rate and long spawning time. #tagandrelease We're looking forward to fishing with you! Because of the speed, it us usually dirtier and more prone to stir up weeds. We a… https://t.co/YOWeFLz2sc by This is the time of the year that sturgeon feed as heavily as possible to get ready for winter. Kicking winter sturgeon fishing aside, lets focus on the better part of the season and that is March through November. This article addresses the question of  When is the best time of year for sturgeon fishing here on the Columbia River and Willamette Rivers? Best time of year for sturgeon fishing? There are some eulachon that show up earlier (possibly even in March), but the peak of the run seems to be the last week of April. The season is usually open from July–December, which gives you plenty of time to get out and start fishing. With such volumes of water,  there is an enormous amount of river to cover out there during freshet. They stay after the spawn until the water warms in mid-July. Pinks average 5 pounds in weight, and are a favourite food item for sturgeon. Cascade Fishing Adventures, @bcsturgeonguide March 27, 2020 UPDATE. Total Fisherman Guide Service was founded in 2000 and we have enjoyed every minute since! Chinook and sockeye salmon provide plenty of feed for the sturgeon as do other food items found in the river (coarse fish and lamprey eels).