SW Washington Fishing

SW Washington – Coho numbers and quality is peaking in district rivers right now. The Cowlitz, particularly at the mouth of the Toutle is producing well.


The Kalama and Lewis River is also producing with coho making up the bulk of the catch and an occasional summer steelhead in the mix.



The lower Klickitat River is producing great catches of coho as the effort will attest to. With adult coho passage peaking at Bonneville Dam, catch rates will continue to be high in the coming weeks.

SW Washington Fishing Report

Forecasting for the fishing week of October 16th – October 22nd, 2009

SW Washington – Many district streams remain low, presenting challenging conditions for anglers in pursuit of late run coho. Fall rains should stimulate returning coho numbers and improve the bite. Many fish are dark but fresh fish should be arriving soon. The Lewis River is likely the best bet with the lower stretches of the Cowlitz a close second.



Coho passage at Bonneville has triggered the Klickitat coho fishery at the mouth. An occasional chinook and steelhead are also being taken. This fishery should continue to improve into November.