GIANT STURGEON FISHING
a Division of Hells Canyon Sport Fishing
Snake River Sturgeon Fishing Guide Hells Canyon
Time of Year: Fall (October - November)
River temps begin to cool off by mid-October and Sturgeon will begin to feed up for winter. The bite picks up quite a bit from the warmer Dog Days of the Heat of the Summer. This time of year the Snake River is full of Fall Chinook Salmon, summer run Steelhead as well as the resident species the make up the Bulk of a Snake River Sturgeons diet. To say the least there is no lack of feed for sturgeon in the fall. Most anglers turn their efforts toward Steelhead fishing here in Hells canyon during these months taking Sturgeon fishing pressure to a minimum. Large Hells canyon Sturgeon can be quite easy to catch this time of year for those Sturgeon Heads that would much rather be fighting a 10 ft fish than a 3 lb A-Run Steelhead. Steelhead gills, Salmon bellies, and Fresh trout all seem to work well as bait this time of year. An Avid Sturgeon fisherman should take advantage of this time of year. Pressure is at a minimum, the fish are on an aggressive bite, and the Canyon isn’t 100 degrees! One of the best benefits of fishing for Sturgeon in the Fall is that these fish fight much harder than they do in late summer. The dissolved oxygen content in the water is much better, the air temps are down and the Sturgeon are feeling frisky! Plan your day with time management in the spots you plan to fish. The Sturgeon fishing guides at Hells canyon Sport Fishing normally won't spend more than 15 minutes in any one sturgeon hole. You should either have hooked up by then or it is time to look for another sturgeon hole. Sturgeon fishing on the Snake River in the Fall is amazing! Don't pass up this commonly forgotten time frame to catch a River Monster!
We love what we do…..
We hit the river ready to go – Being prepared is important!
Focused and committed– We are professionals guides and we act that way.
We do it the right way –We fish hard to get our clients sturgeon, but not at the expense of courtesy to others.
Conservation – We know that healthy Sturgeon populations for the future are important!
We are in the business of making memories – Fishing is secondary to the overall experience!
Giving back – Hells Canyon Sport Fishing believes in paying it forward. We love our community and help in every way we can.
At Hells Canyon Sport Fishing we take pride in delivering what we believe is a truly top notch guides service. Our experience, passion for the outdoors and proven skill all come together to create an unforgettable fishing experience!
At Hells Canyon Sport Fishing we believe that giving an honest 100% and staying focused will put more fish in the boat at the end of the day. We work hard to out fish the rest and never give up, because sometimes that extra hour on the water can make the whole trip. Going the extra mile can be hard, but our Sturgeon fishing guides are up to the task!
We want to see you catch a Giant Sturgeon maybe even more than you do! We will do everything we can to position our day the best way possible for success.
Our guides won’t just set the hook on your Sturgeon and then let you fight them. We want you to hook into your own Sturgeon and we work hard to teach our client how to do it the right way. Our goal at the end of the day is for every fishermen on the boat to have so much fun they just have to come back!
Our guides are well known for their fishing success, but our safety record is even more important. All our boats are equipped with us coast guard certified lifejacket, first aid kits and other safety equipment. Each guide is trained in CPR and first aid every 3 years.
Our guides are all licensed in their areas by… The U.S. Coast guard, Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, Oregon State Marine board, Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. All our guide boats are Safe, Licensed, Bonded & Insured.
These are the things the guides at Hells Canyon Sport Fishing do every day to be the best guides and servants we can possibly be. We are Honest; Fish harder than the rest and we love what we do!
It’s our passion….
HCSF TEAM
Jason & Heather Schultz * Jim McCarthy * Doug Richert * Kyle Parks* Brayden Schultz * Chad Patchen * James Hollingshead * Jennifer Nightingale
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