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Cowlitz River


RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!








Rating - Good   

Thursday, Mar 09 2023
Cowlitz: Is open for Hatchery Steelhead, Sea run Cutthroat and Salmon. Winter Steelhead are now showing up in good numbers the up in the catch the Cowiltz. The Cowlitz is supposed to get a large run of Spring Chinook they should start to show in late February or March, a few have been caught, there will soon should be a bunch more coming through. Gear: For Spring Chinook and Steelhead Plunking with a Spin n glow with a coon shrimp can be effective as well as Bobber fishing with beads, eggs and jigs. Spinners and spoons can also be effective. Please see fishing associate for additional information.

Thursday, Mar 09 2023



GPS

GPS: 45°58'28.7"N 122°25'27.3"W

Access Info

Fishing in the Cowlitz for Coho Salmon is very good and should remain good for the next few weeks. Fishing will be best above the Toutle after heavy rains. Daily limit 6, up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho. Use Twitching jigs, spinners and small plugs for the Silvers. Winter Steelhead will soon be arriving get stocked up for the season at Sportsmans!

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Cowlitz River

RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!


Rating - Good

Cowlitz: Is open for Hatchery Steelhead, Sea run Cutthroat and Salmon. Winter Steelhead are now showing up in good numbers the up in the catch the Cowiltz. The Cowlitz is supposed to get a large run of Spring Chinook they should start to show in late February or March, a few have been caught, there will soon should be a bunch more coming through. Gear: For Spring Chinook and Steelhead Plunking with a Spin n glow with a coon shrimp can be effective as well as Bobber fishing with beads, eggs and jigs. Spinners and spoons can also be effective. Please see fishing associate for additional information.


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