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Buoy 10 salmon season inside the Columbia River in August is one of the Pacific Northwest's most famous outdoor
events. In this photo, the Ilwaco charter boat Coho King caught its limit by 10 a.m. — EO MEDIA GROUP PHOTO
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othing compares to the exhilaration
of boating over waters where the
Columbia River, having reached
journey’s end, rushes into the
Pacific Ocean. Add the thrill of
catching large game fish and the
experience will be imprinted in
memory forever.
Fortunately, these excursions are available to
anyone, thanks to charter boats berthed at the
Port of Ilwaco. Charters provide outings ranging
from sightseeing to bottom- and deep-sea
fishing. Everything is provided except personal
clothing and favorite refreshments.
Many anglers also fish from private boats, a
great option if you’re prepared for the
conditions.
The view of the land from the seaward side
— lighthouses, Astoria, Saddle Mountain and
Tillamook Head — is often breathtaking.
Crossing the bar, where river and ocean meet,
is an exciting time as the skipper skillfully
maneuvers the boat through often- turbulent
waters to reach open sea.
FRESH WATER FISHING:
Steelhead and trout are abundant in Pacific
County including numerous rivers, streams and
lakes that are perfect for family outings.
Between Ilwaco and Seaview lies Black Lake,
for which offers trout fishing to all ages.
Sea lions bask on jetty rocks. Seals’ heads
pop out of the water here and there, and seagulls
fly overhead hoping for a handout.
How can you catch a trophy-sized salmon if
you don’t have a boat? Simple, head for the
south jetty at Cape Disappointment or east of
the Chinook tunnel and get ready for a fun day
of sports fishing on a budget.
You will need a stout 9- or 10-foot rod and a
spinning reel large and strong enough to crank
up at least 200 yards of 40-pound test line. A
sliding swivel that can accommodate six to 16
ounces of pyramid sinker goes above the
Dacron leader and a 2/0 or 3/0 hook.
Bait of choice seems to be sand shrimp, but
anchovy or smelt or anything else a scavenging
sturgeon will engulf will do the trick. Cast
toward Astoria, sit back to enjoy the comfort of
your own rock, and wait for a bite.
But be careful when you rear back to set the
hook, jetty rocks can be slippery. If you fish east
of the Chinook tunnel, the highway is only
inches from your back and trucks, cars, and RVs
zip past at 50 miles per hour.
Island Lake is perfect for canoeing and fishing.
Another popular fishing hole is Loomis Lake.
Traveling from the Peninsula, in addition to
trout fishing, salmon fishing is allowed in several
areas of the Naselle River in season. The same is
true on the Willapa River near Raymond and
South Bend and the Nemah on the east side of
Willapa Bay.
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