SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington – Steelheaders are still finding fish on the Cowlitz and Kalama Rivers with some hatchery fish still available. The Lewis will continue to have a fair wild run for a few more weeks. Spring chinook should start trickling into these lower Columbia tributaries in the coming weeks although peak season is still a few weeks away.

Effort continues to increase for spring chinook despite inclement weather and poor catch rates. That should change dramatically when water temperatures climb.

Brown trout have been planted in Lacamas Lake and Klineline Pond in anticipation of upcoming spring break. More rainbow plants are likely in district lakes prior to the start of spring break.