Cowlitz County · stream · order 3 river · ~7 cfs typical
Schmidt Creek
Schmidt Creek 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
Clear
87°
58°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
68°
53°
10 mph
72%
Sun
Overcast
74°
48°
12 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Speelyai Creek0.2 mi
- Brooks Creek0.2 mi
- Columbia Tie Mill Pond2.6 mi
- Lake Merwin2.1 mistocked Jul 13, 2026
- Rock Creek3.0 mi
- Canyon Creek3.6 mi
- Chelatchie Prarie Mill Pond4.6 mi
- West Fork Speelyai Creek4.0 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.
Schmidt Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Schmidt Creek?+
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 Schmidt Creek?+
Schmidt Creek is a stream in Cowlitz County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.