SW Washington Fishing Report

SW Washington- Steelhead action in the district has slowed dramatically and some anglers, particularly those fishing the Washougal, describe the action as poor. Washington, like Oregon, typically witnesses a lull in activity until late season broodstock or wild fish show in the area streams later into February. With the low early season showing, it's likely that the late return will be down somewhat as well.

Catch and release sturgeon fishing can be good in the Longview area this time of year, especially if returning smelt make a showing which commonly happens this time of year. No signs of smelt just yet in the lower Columbia.