Northwest Fishing Reports

I think it's time to consolidate a list of currently producing rivers and where to fish them.

Anyone got any hot spots to share?

Don't all rivers produce current?

i dont think theres many rivers producing right now. Just a fish here and there from all the rivers but none that you can point out as being "hot"
water levels being so low, lack of rain, all the netting in the OP, shutting down of Puget Sound rivers...not much going on :/

LOL

This is what Phil of Mystical Legends Guide service says about our area rivers and fish:

Cowlitz has been fair fishing and is kind of in between runs. This river should get going anytime but look for it to be late month or early March before those late fish show up in the big numbers. A few fish are being caught in the area around Blue Creek boat launch from shore and boats. Good one day and bad the next. From shore jigs and floats have caught a few as well as your standard drift gear. One thing to try is a number 4 or 5 Vibrax when nothing else will get them to go. I've seen many fisherman come down in the middle of a bunch of anglers who are not catching anything, toss out a spinner and hook up on the first few cast. Rumors of a few Springers being in the river makes thing interesting and these fish will be trickling in over the next couple months before going full bore in May and early June.

Some fish around in all the coastal streams and should stay steady for the next couple weeks. I am focusing on the rivers with hatchery fish in them and will continue to stay on these streams like the the Nooch into March. Water is getting a little on the low side for my liking but is good for others. Toss jigs in the clear water and you should end up getting a fish or two. Also look at the tides in the lower end of these rivers when the water is low and clear as fish will push up a little ways before hanging out waiting for rain to raise the water. If it rains this week I would make sure to be on the rivers. It should be awesome.

If your looking to get out for a late winter Steehead trip give me a shout. It's also time for Springers!!!! I only have a few days left open so if your thinking of putting a couple of those on the barbecue give a call so we can get you some fish. Looks to be the start of a great season. Some dandy hatchery fish are still available and should be for the rest of the season. Fish like these put smiles on peoples faces. Lots of first fish this last week and a few veterans anglers returned to put a hurt on them. Thanks