SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington- The Cowlitz remains the best option for summer steelhead but salmon will start to show in most district tributaries in the coming weeks. Most anglers will focus their efforts in the lower reaches and new regulations are coming into effect on September 1^st so anglers should check their favorite streams before heading out.

 

The Wind River is producing some steelhead but most gorge anglers are focusing their efforts on Drano Lake where anglers are averaging about a steelhead per boat. Fall chinook catches should begin to climb with Bonneville counts.

 

The Klickitat River is often a good bet for summer steelhead this time of year but warm weather often creates silty water conditions, hampering success.