Washington fishing

SW Washington – The Cowlitz and Lewis Rivers are about the only options for hatchery steelhead in the district. Cowlitz River anglers stand the best chance with peak catches happening into early January.

Although too early for smelt, dippers are likely to have a 10-pound limit this season on the Cowlitz River. Managers design smelt and sturgeon fisheries at the compact hearing today in Longview.