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Fishing Report: Lower Columbia River Sees Strong Salmon Catch

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The fishing report for the Lower Columbia River from July 21 to 27 highlights a bustling week for anglers, with notable catches of salmon and steelhead. On July 26, a flight count revealed a total of 100 salmonid boats and 357 bank anglers from Washington actively fishing in the area stretching from Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam.

Catch Overview by Section

In the Columbia Mainstem Salmon/Steelhead sections, the activity varied significantly. For Section 1, near Bonneville, 68 bank anglers managed to keep three steelhead while 24 were released. In Section 2, encompassing Camas/Washougal, three bank anglers reported no catches, although eight boats with 11 rods successfully retained one steelhead and released two Chinook.

Section 3, which includes the I-5 Area, saw 14 bank anglers keeping three steelhead, while four boats with eight rods retained two steelhead and released another two. A larger turnout in Section 4, Vancouver, featured 46 bank anglers, who kept three steelhead and released one, alongside six boats that kept two steelhead and released one.

In Section 5, Woodland, 28 bank anglers kept four steelhead and released one, while 11 boats with 16 rods recorded five steelhead, releasing nine Chinook and four steelhead. The Kalama region, Section 6, reported a strong haul with 202 bank anglers who kept 20 steelhead and one sockeye, releasing two Chinook and 38 steelhead. Ten boats with 25 rods retained three steelhead and released six.

Section 7, covering the Cowlitz area, had minimal results with one boat and two rods keeping one steelhead. In Section 8, Longview, 188 bank anglers had a successful outing, keeping 30 steelhead and releasing 26, while 23 boats with 45 rods retained 10 steelhead and one sockeye and released 10 steelhead.

In Section 9, Cathlamet, 16 bank anglers kept one steelhead and released another, while 10 boats with 20 rods retained eight steelhead and released 11. Finally, in Section 10, two bank anglers reported no catches, and one boat with two rods had no success.

Sturgeon Fishing Efforts

Sturgeon fishing also saw some activity during this period. In Section 2 (Camas/Washougal), one boat with three rods released two sublegal and three oversize sturgeon. In Section 6 (Kalama), one boat with three rods released three sublegal sturgeon, while Section 7 (Cowlitz) featured two boats with six rods that released one sublegal and five oversize sturgeon. In Longview, one boat with four rods managed to release three oversize sturgeon.

In the tributaries of the Columbia River, results varied as well. On the Cowlitz River, downstream from the I-5 Bridge, six bank anglers had no catch, while upstream, 13 bank anglers and seven boats with 31 rods also reported no success. The Kalama River showed similar results with five bank anglers having no catch.

In the Lewis River, 24 bank anglers kept one steelhead and released another, while six boats with eight rods reported releasing one steelhead. Drano Lake was more productive, with 12 bank anglers releasing six steelhead and 24 boats with 58 rods keeping 19 Chinook, one jack, and releasing eight Chinook along with 71 steelhead.

The fishing report underscores the vibrant recreational fishing scene in the Lower Columbia River region, particularly during this peak fishing season. Anglers are encouraged to remain informed about local regulations and conservation efforts to ensure sustainable fishing practices.

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