Friday, March 28
Announcement
The 2025 smelt return has been delayed entering the Cowlitz River, but has been strong in the Lewis River. Therefore, The Fish & Wildlife Committee authorize smelt fishing by permit in the Lewis and Cowlitz Rivers and extend the fishing opportunity through 11pm Saturday April 5, 2025. WDFW has cautioned that coho and chinook smolts are being released in both rivers starting April 1. Fishers are encouraged to check their catch for any salmon smolts and release them immediately. All other smelt permit regulations remain unchanged.
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