SW Washington fishing update

Washington Fishing Update

SW Washington - Besides being warm, steelhead returns region-wide are down 60 to 80% from last years run. This makes area prospects dismal until fall run fish begin tricking in. The mouth of the Cowlitz however should begin to produce more consistent results are mainstem returns ramp up.

Steelhead fishing in Drano Lake is poor.

Washington fishing update

SW Washington – Area rivers remain low and steelhead anglers are challenged by poor water conditions. Boat anglers are catching some fish at Blue Creek but production is clearly down from last season.

Carson hatchery has taken in 1,400 spring chinook this season exceeding its escapement goal. The river is now closed for salmon but remains open for steelhead.

With Bonneville counts increasing, Drano Lake should begin producing fair numbers of steelhead in the coming weeks. Trollers will do the best, dragging flatfish but beach plunkers using shrimp take fair numbers as well.