SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington – The Cowlitz is a highlight for most district anglers, producing a mix of chinook, coho and summer steelhead. Nearly half of the fish being caught are wild however and must be released. Fresh fish should continue to enter through September.

The Kalama is producing some fall chinook while the Lewis is offering a mix of chinook, coho and summer run steelhead. The Lewis should see a bump in coho numbers in October.

Drano Lake remains a good option for steelhead and a few fall chinook are being taken. The Klickitat will also be a good option for fall chinook as numbers surge over Bonneville Dam.