SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington – Anglers are just now finding their way back onto district streams in pursuit of steelhead. Although the Cowlitz remains one of the best options, the Lewis and Kalama systems should also produce good catches when rivers come back into fishable shape. That should be right now. Sidedrifters and bait fishers will produce the best results until flows drop more when plugs will once again become effective. Target slower moving water until water levels drop, sending fish into the more hidden depths. The Washougal River should also produce some results for steelheaders as this is often a peak week for anglers here.