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Lower Columbia River


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Rating - Good   

Tuesday, Oct 06 2026
The Columbia River From to Puget Island to Warrior rock (Longview Area). Coho from October 1st through 15th you can Retain Both Hatchery and Wild Coho 2 per day!! Bass fishing and Catch and release For Salmon Fishing Trolling 360 flasher with a 3.5 spinner or a stuffer bait is working great. Come see our fishing Outfitters for information on gear, bait and Techniques! Check regs for further information and details and watch for emergency closures and openings.

Tuesday, Oct 06 2026



Access Info

The Lower Columbia is open for Salmon and Steelhead> Up to 2 adults may be retained, of which up to 1 may be a steelhead. Release all salmon other than Chinook and hatchery coho. Release wild steelhead. Salmon min. size 12". Fishing in the Lower river is slowing for Salmon. We have all the gear for fishing the Columbia.

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Lower Columbia River

RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!


Rating - Good

The Columbia River From to Puget Island to Warrior rock (Longview Area). Coho from October 1st through 15th you can Retain Both Hatchery and Wild Coho 2 per day!! Bass fishing and Catch and release For Salmon Fishing Trolling 360 flasher with a 3.5 spinner or a stuffer bait is working great. Come see our fishing Outfitters for information on gear, bait and Techniques! Check regs for further information and details and watch for emergency closures and openings.


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