SW Washington fishing report

SW Washington- The Cowlitz was the bright spot over the weekend with fair success coming for steelheaders from both the bank and boat fisheries. It will likely remain the top bet until late season wild and broodstock fish return to the Kalama and Lewis systems as well.

The Washougal remains a poor option for steelheaders and it's not likely to improve.

Trout plants, including both broodstock fish to 10 pounds and smaller catchable keepers by the thousands were recently planted in Lake Sacajawea in Longview, Battle Ground lake, Klineline Pond and Kidney Lake near North Bonneville. These fish should be actively feeding in the warming weather pattern.