SW Washington Fishing Report

SW Washington - Although most anglers remain focused on the mainstem Columbia to meet their fishing needs, the Cowlitz is still experiencing a fair steelhead return and spring chinook have been caught recently. The highest effort takes place near the trout hatchery and that will consistently produce the best catches for a good part of the season.

The Kalama and Lewis also remain good steelhead prospects and spring chinook have been rumored to have been caught in the Lewis system.

Drano Lake historically is beginning to turn on now but fish passage remains low at Bonneville making it a poor option. It's pretty clear that if the run does materialize as predicted, peak passage at Bonneville is likely around the first week of May.