Washington Fishing

SW Washington – Coho are beginning to show on many district streams. The Lewis and Cowlitz are two good options but the Toutle is also producing some catches.

Beginning October 1st, many area streams close to the retention of chinook. Check regulations before heading out to fish.

The Klickitat is producing some catches of chinook but coho will show in greater numbers beginning in late October through November.

Washington Fishing

SW Washington – Coho are starting to show on some SW Washington tributaries. These systems typically get a stronger component of coho in October and early November and with the mainstem gillnet fishery targeting coho likely in jeopardy, late returning fish could flood district rivers. The Kalama, Cowlitz, Toutle and Lewis Rivers are all possibilities over the next 6 weeks.

Anglers still wanting chinook and steelhead should concentrate efforts on the Klickitat River and Drano Lake. The Klickitat will be peaking for chinook for just another few days and success for steelhead is beginning to drop on Drano Lake although still a viable fishery.