SW Washington fishing update

SW Washington – Summer steelhead remain the focus for most district anglers. The Cowlitz continues to be the best producer but the Kalama and Lewis can also produce fair results this time of year.




Most anglers continue to bank on the mainstem Columbia, plunking spin-n-glos tipped with coon shrimp. The stronger the flows, the better the fishing with another minus tide series starting the middle of next week.



Columbia River Gorge anglers start to get excited this time of year as steelhead nose into the Wind River and Drano Lake. Trollers and plunkers can both score results but check regulations before venturing out.