Washington fishing update 12/22/06

Washington Fishing Update

Southwest Washington - Despite the increase in the daily bag limit to 6 steelhead, Cowlitz catches are mediocre at best. Bank anglers at Blue Creek averaged nearly 2 fish per rod but most of the catch was comprised of darker summer run fish.

Winter steelhead are being recycled on the Kalama River but the run is down slightly from last year. River conditions are good and this weeks catch should follow suit.

The North Fork of the Lewis is producing a few steelhead, coho and late run fall chinook. Only the steelhead are in quality shape.