Fishing conditions for Columbia River (US, OR)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and evening
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Now, October 23
3:56 PM
humidity
30%uv index
0lowcloud cover
79%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:20AMmoon
new moon
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Columbia River (US, OR) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Columbia River (US, OR), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Monday (2 PM peak), Tomorrow (11 PM peak) and Tuesday (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Columbia River (US, OR).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 07:24 AM, sunset: 06:01 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 8.9 mph (4 m/s), with gusts reaching 13.4 mph (6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.15 inHg (766 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:20 PM and moonset at 3:18 AM.
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Columbia River (US, OR) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Columbia River (US, OR), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Monday (2 PM peak), Tomorrow (11 PM peak) and Tuesday (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Columbia River (US, OR).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 61°F (16°C). Sunrise today: 07:24 AM, sunset: 06:01 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 8.9 mph (4 m/s), with gusts reaching 13.4 mph (6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.15 inHg (766 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:20 PM and moonset at 3:18 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026The Columbia River in Oregon is one of the great rivers of North America, supporting Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, white sturgeon, and American shad runs that draw anglers from across the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon section from Astoria to the Cascade Mountains encompasses some of the most iconic salmon and steelhead fishing in the world. Spot Features: The Columbia River Oregon section from the coast to the Cascade Mountains supports some of the most diverse and productive fishing in North America. Chinook and coho salmon by back-trolling and drift fishing, white sturgeon by anchoring with bait on the bottom, steelhead with float-and-jig setups, shad with small darts in spring. Seasonality: Chinook salmon are the primary target in the Columbia River (Oregon section) from late summer through fall (July-October). Coho salmon follow from September through November. Steelhead run in fall and spring. White sturgeon are present year-round with regulated harvest periods. Shad make a spring spawning run in May-June.
