Cowlitz County · stream · order 8 river · ~10,358 cfs typical
Cowlitz River
Cowlitz River is a stream in Cowlitz County, Washington. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Washington's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
81°
53°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
84°
56°
12 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
71°
52°
11 mph
64%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Log Pond1.3 mi
- Coweeman River1.2 mi
- Carr Slough2.6 mi
- Rainier Reservoir2.5 mi
- Owl Creek2.5 mi
- Lake Sacajawea3.0 mi
- Neer Creek3.5 mi
- Davis Creek2.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cowlitz River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cowlitz River?+
Yes — Washington requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cowlitz River?+
Cowlitz River is a stream in Cowlitz County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.