Fishing conditions for Sand Island Range
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is morning, afternoon and evening
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Now, July 25
8:22 AM
humidity
86%uv index
0lowcloud cover
1%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:59AMmoon
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Sand Island Range Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Sand Island Range, 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Sand Island Range.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 59°F (15°C) . Sunrise today: 05:48 AM, sunset: 08:57 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 13.2 mph (5.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 19.8 mph (8.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:59 PM and moonset at 1:05 AM.
About this spot
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Sand Island Range Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Sand Island Range, 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Sand Island Range.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 59°F (15°C) . Sunrise today: 05:48 AM, sunset: 08:57 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 13.2 mph (5.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 19.8 mph (8.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:59 PM and moonset at 1:05 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Sand Island Range is a section of the lower Columbia River estuary near the Washington coast, offering one of the Pacific Northwest's most diverse migratory fisheries where Chinook salmon, coho salmon, white sturgeon, and American shad converge in the same tidal corridor. The lower Columbia is managed jointly by WDFW and ODFW and is among the most intensively studied salmon and sturgeon rivers in the world. Spot Features: Sand Island Range is a stretch of the lower Columbia River near Cathlamet or Astoria, Washington, characterized by the powerful tidal and freshwater currents of the Columbia estuary and the large sand bars and deep channel structure that concentrate migratory fish. Chinook salmon are targeted by back-trolling plugs or drift fishing with roe, white sturgeon are caught by anchoring and soaking fresh lamprey or pile worms on the bottom. A boat is essential for navigating the wide, turbulent lower Columbia. Seasonality: Chinook salmon are the primary target at Sand Island Range in the Columbia River estuary from summer through fall as fish stage before entering the river on their spawning run. Coho salmon follow in fall from September through November. White sturgeon are present year-round in the Columbia River, with the most active feeding in spring and fall. Shad make a spring spawning run in May and June.
