SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington – Steelhead fishing is excellent on the Cowlitz River and should continue through the month. The best action is near the trout hatchery with boaters reporting almost a fish per boat average. Side drifted bait will produce the best results this time of year. The Kalama and North Fork Lewis are also steelhead options but aren’t producing nearly like the Cowlitz system. The Washougal is also a fair option with improving numbers into mid January.