21 January 2026
Columbia River Fishing: Tides, Bites, and Hot Spots for a Solid Day on the Water
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# Columbia River Fishing Report – Wednesday Morning
Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live from the Pacific Northwest, and let me tell you, conditions are shaping up nicely for a solid day on the water.
**Tidal Window**
We're looking at a prime fishing window right now. The Columbia River entrance just saw a high tide at 2:30 AM, and we've got a low tide coming in at 7:54 AM. That mid-tide transition is when fish get aggressive, so if you're heading out this morning, you're timing it perfectly. Up at Vancouver on the Columbia, we've got another low at 3:07 AM and high tide at 7:53 AM. That activity keeps the fish feeding.
**Light & Weather**
Sunrise was at 7:43 AM, and we won't see sunset until 5:01 PM, giving us a solid nine-hour window. The ocean conditions can be hit or miss in January, but winter months typically deliver fantastic fishing if things cooperate—and based on recent reports, we're in good shape.
**What's Biting**
Bottom fishing for rock cod and ling cod is absolutely stellar right now. According to local guides, this is always open and typically excellent. Salmon fishing has been outstanding too—coho have been running big and strong. If you're into crabs, word from the docks is that limits are being pulled consistently.
**Your Arsenal**
Bring live bait if you can get it—salmon carcasses have been working magic for crab, and fresh herring or sand eels will get the bottom dwellers interested. For salmon, go with smaller spoons and plugs that mimic baitfish. Don't sleep on jigging for ling cod either—they'll hammer artificials in the current breaks.
**Hot Spots**
Target the deeper channels near the Columbia River entrance where current flows hard. The North Jetty area around the entrance is producing consistently. If you're inland, stick closer to Vancouver where those tidal movements concentrate fish in predictable zones.
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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live from the Pacific Northwest, and let me tell you, conditions are shaping up nicely for a solid day on the water.
**Tidal Window**
We're looking at a prime fishing window right now. The Columbia River entrance just saw a high tide at 2:30 AM, and we've got a low tide coming in at 7:54 AM. That mid-tide transition is when fish get aggressive, so if you're heading out this morning, you're timing it perfectly. Up at Vancouver on the Columbia, we've got another low at 3:07 AM and high tide at 7:53 AM. That activity keeps the fish feeding.
**Light & Weather**
Sunrise was at 7:43 AM, and we won't see sunset until 5:01 PM, giving us a solid nine-hour window. The ocean conditions can be hit or miss in January, but winter months typically deliver fantastic fishing if things cooperate—and based on recent reports, we're in good shape.
**What's Biting**
Bottom fishing for rock cod and ling cod is absolutely stellar right now. According to local guides, this is always open and typically excellent. Salmon fishing has been outstanding too—coho have been running big and strong. If you're into crabs, word from the docks is that limits are being pulled consistently.
**Your Arsenal**
Bring live bait if you can get it—salmon carcasses have been working magic for crab, and fresh herring or sand eels will get the bottom dwellers interested. For salmon, go with smaller spoons and plugs that mimic baitfish. Don't sleep on jigging for ling cod either—they'll hammer artificials in the current breaks.
**Hot Spots**
Target the deeper channels near the Columbia River entrance where current flows hard. The North Jetty area around the entrance is producing consistently. If you're inland, stick closer to Vancouver where those tidal movements concentrate fish in predictable zones.
Thanks for tuning in, and please subscribe for daily reports. This has been Artificial Lure, a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI