SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington – Steelhead are still the highlight on the Cowlitz River with best catches coming from the trout hatchery. Spring chinook appear to be on their way but a large run is not in the forecast.

The Kalama and Lewis systems are beginning to pick up for both chinook and steelhead. Peak season should occur closer to mid-May.

With the bump in Bonneville Dam passage, the Wind River and Drano Lake fisheries should get going. Catches will be best in the early season although the peak is still likely a few weeks away.