Mar. 12—Anglers from across the Pacific Northwest took to the banks of the Cowlitz River on Wednesday, March 12, for the opening of the state's brief smelt dipping season. All it took was a few empty ...

Jan. 16—The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a new tentative schedule approach for the Cowlitz River recreational smelt fishery. "This approach is designed to provide ...

For decades, the lower Cowlitz River reigned as king of winter steelhead fishing streams in Washington. It still does, but what once was an early winter fishery is now more of a say-hello-to-spring ...

Mar. 8—Smelt dippers will return to the banks of the Cowlitz River as the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved recreational fisheries for Wednesday, March 12, and Saturday, ...

CENTRALIA — During a meeting Wednesday, Cowlitz River fish managers projected columns of numbers of how many young salmon and steelhead could be raised on the river. “There is a missing column up ...

Anglers have more time to go after hatchery steelhead on Salmon Creek. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife set the season beginning Sunday (March 16) through May 23. The WDFW said in a ...

Tip of the week: To keep your hooked fish from throwing the lure as it approaches the boat, keep your rod tip low or even submerged to prevent them from breaking the surface. A rubber snubber on the ...