The Umpqua is a prime feeding ground for both the Green and White Sturgeon. These prehistoric fish can be in the river anytime of the year, prime months vary with January through September yielding the highest number of fish in the river.
Sturgeon are bottom feeders and patience is crucial.
The Umpqua river has gained a reputation in Oregon as a river of big Sturgeon. It's not uncommon to hook over-size fish.