Smelt dippers may return to the Cowlitz River for another day of fishing after the WDFW announced another one-day recreational smelt dip for Wednesday, Feb. 26. During the fall and winter you'll find me on the Wynoochie, Humptulips, and Skagit. VANCOUVER, Wash. - Starting Sunday (Sept. 14), anglers fishing the lower Cowlitz River may keep one adult chinook salmon as part of their daily catch limit.

In the meantime, all fishing seasons remain open. 01/08/2017 – J. W. Snyder – Fishing The Cowlitz 2017 Cowlitz River Fishing Report: There was a small push of steelies that had come in earlier this week but with the cold temps the water plummeted and turned gin clear…. This access area provides bank fishing and a boat launch. With the ocean, mountains (Rainier, St. Helens and the Olympic National Forest) and major metropolitan cities less then 90 minutes away, you are able to explore the area in all directions from one economical central location.

The Cowlitz has been Washington’s top winter steelhead stream every winter, giving up as much as 30,000 fish in a single season, although in recent years the numbers have been in the 15,000 fish range. Date: Report: Author: 2-21-2020: Chinook retention to close on the Cowlitz River, Cispus River, and Lake Scanewa Action: Closes Chinook salmon fishing. Cowlitz River is open year-round above Lake Scanewaand popular for fishing for Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Throat, and Whitefish. The following areas are closed during the time periods listed below.

ODFW is putting the weekly Recreation Report on hiatus for a few weeks.

Reason for action: The return of fall chinook to the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery so far this year has been well below the forecast. Cowlitz River: Effective immediately until further notice, from the mouth upstream to Forest Road 1270, the Cispus River, and Lake Scanewa: Closed to Chinook salmon retention. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including steelhead trout and others here. • I-5 — This area is a few miles off Exit 57 from Interstate 5, and is maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. • Winters — Just east of the I-5 boat launch, this spot offers access year-round. View our map to plan your next fishing trip on the Cowlitz river. The New Fly Fisher 948,724 views. Cowlitz River Blue Creek Float - Duration: 9:27. The Cowlitz is closed for Chinook fishing Located on I-5, about halfway between Portland and Seattle, our region offers you the perfect vacation base camp. Link to Cowlitz River / Tacoma Power Website: Cowlitz Fish.net Or these website relating to river flows CLICK HERE and fish returning to the hatchery CLICK HERE .

Thank you for your patience, and stay safe!

Cowlitz River - Freshwater Fishing Report.