Washington fishing report by Ian Carter Kalama Report Things have been warming up on the Kalama. When I visited last Sunday, the river was busy. I chit chatted with several groups of fishermen. There was some success between them with a total of three Steelhead retained. During my visit to the Kalama on Sunday around…
This is the last weekend to fish with your current license in Washington state. Ordering online has improved and you can access here if that’s something you’re interested in. The Columbia is off to a…
By Ian Carter In SW Washington fishing, the Cowlitz River continues to be the ray of sunshine in our neighborhood. More Chinook are being intercepted on the Columbia as the run begins the migration. The Washougal has closed shop and Merwin is a good bet. REMINDER, please verify the regulations before fishing any body of…
By Ian Carter Photo above: Dave Mallahan’s birthday steelhead, March 13, 2023 Cowlitz River The Cowlitz River continues to be the ray of sunshine in our neighborhood. More Chinook are being intercepted on the Columbia…
by Ian Carter The Cowlitz has leveled off, not taking off. Anglers are beginning to pay a little more attention to the lower Columbia despite the lack of Chinook traversing the dam. Those intercepting fish on the Columbia are doing so fishing downstream from the Multnomah channel by St Helens. REMINDER, please verify the regulations before…
The Cowlitz has leveled off, not taking off. Anglers are beginning to pay a little more attention to the lower Columbia despite the lack of Chinook traversing the dam. Those intercepting fish on the Columbia…
Merwin remains the single most reported bright spot in SW Washington fishing. WDFW angler checks this week didn’t convey any effort or success for our tributaries except for the Cowlitz. Most area rivers should be approaching the new normal for peak winter Steelhead this month. I’m most looking forward to the Cowlitz run size coming…
By Ian Carter Merwin remains the single most reported bright spot in the local region. WDFW angler checks this week didn’t convey any effort or success for our tributaries except for the Cowlitz. Most area…
A much-anticipated action notice regarding mainstem Columbia River spring Chinook recreational fishery has been released. There has been no positive change in reports for area rivers as Merwin continues to be the place to catch dinner. Thousands of pinnipeds cruising the entire lower Columbia currently doesn’t bode well for Steelhead returning to our tributaries. WDFW didn’t…
A much-anticipated action notice regarding mainstem Columbia River spring Chinook recreational fishery has been released. Please reference the notice below for details. There has been no positive change in reports for area rivers as Merwin…
By Ian Carter It’s free fishing weekend in Oregon on February 18th and 19th. This is a good chance to check out some new close by spots in another State. For details click here for ODFW website. Be sure to check out our Oregon reports on The Guides Forecast if you are heading across the river for this opportunity. In…
It’s free fishing weekend in Oregon on February 18th and 19th. This is a good chance to check out some new close by spots in another State. For details click here for ODFW website. Be…