Monthly River Temps
Water Temprature and Walleye Fishing Seasons of the Columbia River
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Understanding water temperatures is key to successful walleye fishing on the Columbia River. Below is a breakdown of the average monthly water temperatures and the best fishing seasons for walleye.
MONTH
AVERAGE WATER TEMPRATUR
BEST FISHING
January
February
March
April
38° - 42°F
44° - 48°F
40° - 44°F
37° - 58°F
GOOD
GOOD
BEST
May
June
July
45° - 56°F
56° - 52°F
54° - 57°F
PRIME
August
September
October
58° - 64°F
58° - 63°F
52° - 61°F
PRIME
Temprature
Spring: Best fishing for trophy walleye during spawn (Mar-Apr)
Summer: Steady bite, bigger fish move deeper (May-Aug)
Fall: Excellent bite, trophy walleye frequent, cooler temps (Sept-Nov)
Winter: Good fishing walleye are deep but still active (Dec-Feb)
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BEST FISHING MONTHS
March-April
Snow in your area
Sep-Nov
Steady bite bigger fish ,move dipper
Dec-Feb
Prime water flavor still active