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Fishing Report
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River fishing slows, but lower Columbia yields some catchesFishing hasn’t been spectacular anywhere in Western Washington again this week. Poor ocean conditions kept Westport and Ilwaco charters in port the past few days, and low, clear river conditions continue to dampen angler aspirations.
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Chinook, sturgeon fishing picks up in lower Columbia
Last week, river fishing was pretty much a hit-and-miss venture this side of the Cascade Mountains because of low, clear water. The situation remains essentially the same this week.
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Low water flows hurt river fishing, but lake fishing is fine
Low flows and clear water have made river fishing a real challenge this week. Nearly all rivers west of the Cascade Mountains are suffering from this affliction, which has resulted in spooky fish and a sporadic bite.
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Cowlitz, Klickitat rivers are hot spots for elusive steelhead, chinook
Catch rates of summer steelhead and spring chinook continue to be unspectacular in Western Washington rivers this week, with a couple of exceptions.
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Trout are biting in Western Washington’s lowland lakes
Lowland lakes have been the focal point of angler activity again this week. Area lakes have been producing a good mix of rainbows, triploids and browns and nice strings of warm-water species.
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Western side of state gives best chance of not coming home empty-handed
Lowland lakes have been the focal point of fishing activity lately. Ideal weather and cooperative fish have made lake fishing the best in recent weeks. Nearly all lakes this side of the Cascade Mountains have been producing limits of rainbow trout, some browns and good numbers of triploids.
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Success has been spotty for chinook, steelhead anglers
Chinook and steelhead fishing have been a hit-and-miss venture in Western Washington this week.
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Cowlitz stays productive; lakes are full of hungry trout
Action for steelhead and chinook continues to be good in the Cowlitz River this week. Although fishing has not been quite as good as the previous week, respectful catches of both species are being taken at the barrier dam.
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Cowlitz River is a hot spot for anglers; lakes are improving
Anglers looking for some positive steelhead and chinook action should consider fishing the Cowlitz River this week.
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Weather keeps crowds away on opening day
Opening day of the lowland lake fishing season was not quite up to par with past openings but still wasn’t too bad.
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