Washington Fishing Update

Southwest Washington - Fishing for chinook salmon closes on many SW Washington streams beginning October 1st. Many other regulation changes take effect also so check local regulations before heading to your favorite stream.

Late returning coho should begin to show on many Washington tributaries. Although second run coho are not expected to make a great showing, catchable numbers should be present on the Cowlitz and Lewis Rivers.

The Guide's Forecast

Washington Fishing Update

Southwest Washington - As with many Oregon systems, salmon are clearly present but not willing to bite. Lewis and Cowlitz River anglers are awaiting a rain freshet but in the meantime, summer steelhead are still falling to sidedrifted baits.

The Klickitat fishery has also been challenging this season. Chinook are typically present in the lower reaches and steelhead up high. Success rates remain low however.

Numerous regulation changes take place beginning October 1st. Angling for chinook closes on many streams.