SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington – Washington tributaries are experiencing low returns although the Cowlitz is putting out some fair catches of chinook. The Lewis and Kalama remain closed due to low returns.

Wind and Drano Lake are slowing down with much of the effort taking place higher in the watershed. Summer steelhead should begin to show in higher numbers in the coming weeks.

In The Dalles Pool, Washington anglers are scoring good results for walleye and bass despite high flows.

SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington – The Cowlitz remains the best option for spring chinook although catches have only been fair. Steelhead should start to make a fair showing in the coming weeks.

Due to poor returns, the Lewis and Kalama Rivers are now closed to the taking of spring chinook. These systems remain open for steelhead however, action likely won’t improve for several more weeks.

The Klickitat River should produce some chinook and steelhead over the next several weeks. Action is fair now but should improve, especially for steelhead, later into June.