SW Washington Fishing Report

SW Washington- The Cowlitz River near the trout hatchery is still kicking out a few summer steelhead but anglers have gravitated to the mainstem Columbia where good steelhead catches and early chinook action is underway. Anglers are targeting both species near the mouths of the Cowlitz and Kalama Rivers and action for chinook should get drastically better in the coming weeks. Wobblers will draw the most strikes but spinners can be effective too.

Drano Lake anglers are finding good success for steelhead but the area is crowded with boats. Some chinook are starting to show in the catches.