Cowlitz River

River Information

Fish Species: Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Steelhead, Rainbow Trout




Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
1-16-2025 WDFW announces tentative Cowlitz River recreational smelt fishery schedule
RIDGEFIELD – The Washington Department of Fish and... more »		 WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-24-2024 Allows adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon retention on Cowlitz River
Action: Modifies the salmon harvest rules to allow retention... more »		 WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-1-2024 Additional one-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Tuesday, March 5
RIDGEFIELD – There will be another opportunity to... more »		 WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-1-2024 Adult salmon harvest rules modified for the lower Cowlitz River
Action: Reduces adult salmon portion of the daily limit... more »		 WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
2-12-2024 One-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Thursday, Feb. 15
RIDGEFIELD – Smelt-dipping will return to the banks... more »		 WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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