Washington fishing update

SW Washington – As flows continue to drop on the district’s major tributaries, anglers are focusing their efforts on the mainstem Columbia, where steelhead plunkers continue to fare well for the summer variety. Chinook remain available but it’s mostly boaters taking chinook on plugs from the gorge to the mouth of the Cowlitz River. The weaker tide series may slow catches this week.

Summer steelhead are still available on the Washougal River but anglers must employ stealthy techniques on the dropping flows.

The Klickitat system is still an option for spring chinook and summer steelhead will soon be on their heels.