SW Washington Fishing Report

SW Washington - Although river levels are likely to remain a bit unstable, better opportunities are just ahead for salmon and steelhead anglers.

The Kalama has been fishing well recently and broodstock fish should be available through April. Although the spring chinook numbers are forecasted to be down, the Cowlitz and Lewis Rivers should offer up ample opportunity for SW Washington salmon in the coming weeks.

Dam passage at Bonneville remains light but should improve dramatically when boat and bank anglers will get re-inspired to target the Wind River and Drano Lake fisheries. Effort is currently light with just over 1,200 adults upstream of Bonneville Dam.