SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington- Summer steelhead returns to district rivers are tracking well behind last year. None-the-less, the Cowlitz remains the best option in the district although most anglers report success rates are poor.

Another strong minus tide series late in the weekend may bolster lower Columbia catches as the bulk of the summer steelhead return should be pouring through.

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SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington- Effort is still running good on the Cowlitz but the summer steelhead take is fair at best. Anglers remain focused on lower Columbia beaches but with a sub-par summer run, success rates are poor. The Lewis River is slow as well.

Anglers working the reservoirs above the John Day Dam are finding fair to good success for walleye and smallmouth bass. Action is likely to remain good into mid-July.