SW Washington Fishing Report

SW Washington – Area rivers remain in good shape for what few steelheaders are taking advantage of. Fair catches are coming from the Kalama with steelhead also available in fair numbers on the Lewis system.

The Cowlitz remains fair but should improve in the coming weeks. The river remains somewhat turbid however.

Great numbers of smelt are reported from the Cowlitz River although commercial and sport dippers are not allowed to harvest this season. The glut of smelt could draw sturgeon to the area for anglers to take advantage of.