SW Washington fishing

SW Washington – Although steelhead aren’t swarming into district streams, they are returning in catchable numbers with the Cowlitz producing the best prospects. The Kalama and Lewis Rivers also have fish but should produce better results following the next rain freshet. Side-drifters will take the lion’s share of the catch but plugs can become effective in the lower flows that most area streams are now experiencing. Catches should improve through December.