Cowlitz River Weather Forecast

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Mike Sexton
Mike S.
Toledo, Washington
Reported 1 week ago
Fishing is awesome right now!
Mike Sexton
Mike S. Toledo, Washington Reported 1 week ago
Fishing is awesome right now!
Fishing in Toledo, Washington
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Ashton Haight
Ashton H.
Chehalis, Washington
Reported 1 month ago
Hey how's it going, fishing had been good. Just the start of the run for summer steelhead! It's only going to get better. Peak time is end of June-July.
Ashton Haight
Ashton H. Chehalis, Washington Reported 1 month ago
Hey how's it going, fishing had been good. Just the start of the run for summer steelhead! It's only going to get better. Peak time is end of June-July.
Fishing in Toledo, Washington
Fishing in Toledo, Washington
Fishing in Toledo, Washington
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Aaron McCallum
Aaron M.
Seattle, Washington
Reported 1 month ago
I've concluded my Kalama river spring Chinook season. There's always next year. Most of my regulars fish the same day every year so there are limited spots available. Here's some photos from the season. This season runs second week in April through last weekday in May.
Aaron McCallum
Aaron M. Seattle, Washington Reported 1 month ago
I've concluded my Kalama river spring Chinook season. There's always next year. Most of my regulars fish the same day every year so there are limited spots available. Here's some photos from the season. This season runs second week in April through last weekday in May.
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
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Mike Sexton
Mike S.
Toledo, Washington
Reported 2 months ago
Still catching some nice springers in the Cowlitz river.
Mike Sexton
Mike S. Toledo, Washington Reported 2 months ago
Still catching some nice springers in the Cowlitz river.
Fishing in Toledo, Washington
Fishing in Toledo, Washington
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Aaron McCallum
Aaron M.
Seattle, Washington
Reported 2 months ago
I have 2 available dates for this fishery. May 5th and 12th. I expect them to book fast
Aaron McCallum
Aaron M. Seattle, Washington Reported 2 months ago
I have 2 available dates for this fishery. May 5th and 12th. I expect them to book fast
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
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Mike Sexton
Mike S.
Toledo, Washington
Reported 2 months ago
Spring Chinook are showing in the Cowlitz and Lewis rivers, today we hooked three and Friday we hooked three. Things are shaping up!
Mike Sexton
Mike S. Toledo, Washington Reported 2 months ago
Spring Chinook are showing in the Cowlitz and Lewis rivers, today we hooked three and Friday we hooked three. Things are shaping up!
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Mike Sexton
Mike S.
Toledo, Washington
Reported 4 months ago
Today's fish, got are first spring Chinook of the season. Fishing is good!
Mike Sexton
Mike S. Toledo, Washington Reported 4 months ago
Today's fish, got are first spring Chinook of the season. Fishing is good!
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Scotty Crawford
Scotty C.
Montesano, Washington
Reported 4 months ago
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Scotty Crawford
Scotty C. Montesano, Washington Reported 4 months ago
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Aaron McCallum
Aaron M.
Seattle, Washington
Reported 4 months ago
My home rivers are closed now for the rest of winter steelhead season. They will open Memorial Day weekend for summer steelhead. I am transitioning to the Cowlitz river in my my jet sled with room for up to 4 fishermen, and the Kalama river in my driftboat with room for 2. I've been intermittently fishing the Kalama river over the last few weeks with average to good fishing. I will be fishing these rivers till mid- late March. Then I'll be fishing the lower Columbia River near Longview Washington for the famed Spring Chinook through the lower river closure...
Aaron McCallum
Aaron M. Seattle, Washington Reported 4 months ago
My home rivers are closed now for the rest of winter steelhead season. They will open Memorial Day weekend for summer steelhead. I am transitioning to the Cowlitz river in my my jet sled with room for up to 4 fishermen, and the Kalama river in my driftboat with room for 2. I've been intermittently fishing the Kalama river over the last few weeks with average to good fishing. I will be fishing these rivers till mid- late March. Then I'll be fishing the lower Columbia River near Longview Washington for the famed Spring Chinook through the lower river closure that typically happens around April 4th-6th. I
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
Fishing in Kalama, Washington
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Scotty Crawford
Scotty C.
Montesano, Washington
Reported 3 years ago
Very excited about this upcoming spring/summer season and getting out after Columbia River spring chinook salmon and summer run steelhead.
This season is forecasted to be nothing short of a epic return and so far its living up to the hype..don't miss your chance at the finest table fare washington state has to offer!!
Scotty Crawford
Scotty C. Montesano, Washington Reported 3 years ago
Very excited about this upcoming spring/summer season and getting out after Columbia River spring chinook salmon and summer run steelhead.
This season is forecasted to be nothing short of a epic return and so far its living up to the hype..don't miss your chance at the finest table fare washington state has to offer!!
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
Steelhead Fishing in Montesano, Washington
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Recent Cowlitz River Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Mike was a great guide. Full of information and the right amount of conversation and appropriate silence. It was a life long goal of mine to catch a steelhead and Mike put me on many fish. Thanks Mike

    Dan N. | February 10, 2026

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