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Lewis River (North Fork)


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Rating - Good   

Tuesday, Oct 06 2026
The North Fork Lewis: Is Open for Hatchery Steelhead and Salmon. above Johnson Creek night closure and anti snagging rules are in effect. The Summer Steelhead are still running Chinook Salmon and Coho are now showing up. The Lewis gets Early and late runs of Coho and Chinook. The lower river has been good for plunking spin n glows with coon shrimp, Spinners and Brads Wigglers work well in the lower Lewis. When fishing upstream, Bobber fishing with Jigs beads and eggs, spinners and plugs are recommended. Only Hatchery Salmon or Steelhead can be retained. We have the gear in stock for the Lewis. See our fishing associates additional information. Regulations change often verify with WDFW emergency closures or check the Fish WA App.

Tuesday, Oct 06 2026



GPS

GPS: 45°56'10.9"N 122°37'05.6"W

Access Info

Fishing in the Lewis River for Coho Salmon is very good and should remain good for the next few weeks. Daily limit: 2 adult Salmon 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, summer runs are in the upper river, time to get stocked up for the season at Sportsmans!

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Lewis River (North Fork)

RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!


Rating - Good

The North Fork Lewis: Is Open for Hatchery Steelhead and Salmon. above Johnson Creek night closure and anti snagging rules are in effect. The Summer Steelhead are still running Chinook Salmon and Coho are now showing up. The Lewis gets Early and late runs of Coho and Chinook. The lower river has been good for plunking spin n glows with coon shrimp, Spinners and Brads Wigglers work well in the lower Lewis. When fishing upstream, Bobber fishing with Jigs beads and eggs, spinners and plugs are recommended. Only Hatchery Salmon or Steelhead can be retained. We have the gear in stock for the Lewis. See our fishing associates additional information. Regulations change often verify with WDFW emergency closures or check the Fish WA App.


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