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.