SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington – A few coho are still present on the Cowlitz but most are dark and attention has switched to steelhead. Catches have slowed recently as anglers focus efforts on other systems nearby or the west side of the Olympic Peninsula.

Both the east and north forks of the Lewis River are options with hatchery fish present early and wild fish coming later in February. Plugs are a good option in the dropping flows.

The Kalama has slowed and so has interest. Anglers are still working the Washougal as hatchery fish should remain present for the next few weeks.