Steelhead Counts

Utah Fishing Reports & Discussion Utah Fishing General
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Being one of those guys who heads up to the Columbia for my yearly big fish fix - I just wanted you guys to watch the fish counts on the Columbia - Right now the summer run of steelhead is running strong and soon the Up River Brights will be coming on.

Here is the link for the fish counts: http://www.fpc.org/

I know it’s a great effort to go that distance for a fish but the results will make you come back year after year.

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2

That sure is a huge amount of salmon moving up the Columbia, what kind of shad are there in the river? Are you planning on leaving soon for your big fish fix? WH2

3

I wonder how they recognize a wild steelhead?

4

This year was a record shad run - they are a fun fish to catch and a great bait for large gators (sturgeon) when used whole.

The wild verse hatchery fish are the same as Utah - the fin is cut.

One month before I head up North - second weekend in September. Got a whole butch of new lures too try.

You boys going up for any CJ Strike action this year?

5

“You boys going up for any CJ Strike action this year?” I can’t speak for all of the boys, but this boy plans on going up at least one more time this year. Have to let the weather cool down a little more first. I have to get some more use out of my second pole permit. Who knows, if you are willing, maybe we can catch you again on the backside.

6

They must get an up close and personal look at those fish if they can see whether or not a fin is clipped.