SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington- Winter steelhead now dominate the catch on the Cowlitz River; effort is on the increase. Winter chinook remain available on the North Fork of the Lewis but the quality will begin to decline in coming weeks.

The Washougal River is producing fair catches of winter steelhead with the early season peak likely by Christmas. Water levels will dictate success.

Trout anglers averaged about a fish per rod for 1+ pound rainbows. There should remain some residual fish following the aggressive Black Friday stocking at Klineline Pond.