SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington- The Cowlitz remains a top bet for winter steelhead with still a few coho in the mix. The North Fork of the Lewis is still an option for fresh chinook but will soon be overtaken by winter steelhead although anglers shouldn't expect great fishing. The mainstem Lewis is slow.

The Kalama is also a poor choice but Washougal boaters are catching some winter steelhead and a rare summer fish. Anglers should see peak fishing in the next 2 weeks.

The Klickitat is slowing with only a fair return of coho this season.

More trout plants for Battle Ground and Lacamas Lakes as well as Klineline Pond last week. Fishing will only improve with air temperatures.