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SW Washington fishing reports and forecasts

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Cedar Creek March 25 Image by Ian Carter

SW Washington Fishing Update and Forecast

Posted on March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 by Ian Carter

The Columbia is a kill zone for Chinook and Steelhead and it’s not the fisherman doing the killing.  There is a gauntlet of predators following the latest smelt run from Astoria to the Sandy River…

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KALAMA RIVER DRIFT BOATS March 19 IMAGE - IAN CARTER

SW Washington Fishing Update and Forecast

Posted on March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 by Ian Carter

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…

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DAVE MALLAHAN'S BIRTHDAY STEELHEAD March 13 2023 COWLITZ RIVER

SW Washington fishing report and forecast

Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by Ian Carter

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…

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STANLEY PATIENTLY WAITING | NF LEWIS |3/5/23.

SW Washington Fishing Update and Forecast

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 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…

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KALAMA DRIFT BOAT FLOTILLA March 1 2023 IMAGE IAN CARTER

SW Washington Fishing Update and Forecast

Posted on March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 by Ian Carter

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…

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LOTS OF SEA LION BOILS LEWIS RIVER FORKS IAN CARTER Feb 19 2023

SW Washington Fishing Report and Forecast

Posted on February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 by Ian Carter

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…

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DAVES GUIDE SERVICE | COWLITZ RIVER 2/15/23 | IMAGE- IAN CARTER

SW Washington Fishing Update and Forecast

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 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…

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ANOTHER PERFECT MORNING AT MARTIN BAR WOODLAND WA Jan 31 2023 IMAGE BY IAN CARTER

SW Washington Fishing Update and Forecast

Posted on February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 by Ian Carter

There was no lake stocking of recycled Steelhead or catchable Rainbows this week except for Battle Ground Lake. The YTD Chinook counts on the Escapement reports I provide to subscribers have reset to springers from…

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ANOTHER PERFECT MORNING AT MARTIN BAR WOODLAND JAN 31 2023 - IMAGE BY IAN CARTER

SW Washington Fishing Update and Forecast

Posted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 by Ian Carter

by Ian Carter The Cowlitz is experiencing a pilot run of smelt with a convoy of sea lions in tow.  Soon hopefully, we get the go ahead for at least a half day sports dip….

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LEWIS RIVER AT “HOLE IN THE WALL” |01/24/23 | IMAGE BY IAN CARTER

SW Washington Fishing Report and Forecast

Posted on January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 by Ian Carter

Encouraging news for Steelhead fisherman as rivers are dropping into shape and fish appear to be entering most systems in greater numbers. Kokanee fishing at Merwin is still going strong. The word is out so…

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HIGH FLOWS LEWIS RIVER AT ISLAND RAMP 01 17 2023

SW Washington Fishing Report and Forecast for January 20

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by Ian Carter

by Ian Carter The combination of massive amounts of rain and few early run Steelhead doesn’t bode well for this week’s report.  Apologies for the briefness this week, it’s just the reality of mid-January 2023…

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Water Color | Lewis River at Cedar Creek |01/10/23

SW Washington Fishing Update and Forecast

Posted on January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 by Ian Carter

Things are still generally slow for Steelhead in our area.  The Portland Boat Show is this weekend and a good opportunity to check out the latest and greatest in watercraft.  No WDFW creel checks were…

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