SW Washington Fishing Update

SW Washington – The Cowlitz remains the best option for inland steelheaders. Good numbers of summer runs have been handled at the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery Separator. Early morning anglers will produce the best results.

The Kalama and North Fork remain very slow.

WDF&W is reporting the likelihood of record numbers of summer steelhead handled in the month of July. Unfortunately, the department can’t be credited for the good success rates as the bulk of these fish are destined for Idaho and Oregon tributaries.

New salmon regulations go into effect on many district streams beginning August 1st. Be sure to check local listings.