From the Water

Cowlitz & Columbia River Fishing Report

Fishing reports from Cowlitz & Columbia River with Go Fishing With Dave. Explore dated trip recaps, seasonal reports and fishing tips, then plan your charter.

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Each report describes its dated trips. Ask the captain about conditions and trip options for your visit.

The river today

4,720 cfs

Cowlitz River at Castle Rock and holding steady (USGS, Nov 12)

AllMonthly ReportsPast Trips
Columbia River Chinook Salmon Trip with Captain Dave – Nov 6, 2026Watch video

Columbia River Chinook Salmon Trip with Captain Dave – Nov 6, 2026

Columbia River White Sturgeon Trip with Captain Dave – Nov 1, 2026Watch video

Columbia River White Sturgeon Trip with Captain Dave – Nov 1, 2026

Columbia River Fishing Trip with Captain Dave – Oct 27, 2026Watch video

Columbia River Fishing Trip with Captain Dave – Oct 27, 2026

Columbia River Chinook Salmon Trip with Captain Dave – Oct 10, 2026Watch video

Columbia River Chinook Salmon Trip with Captain Dave – Oct 10, 2026

Columbia River Chinook Salmon Trip with Captain Dave – Oct 3, 2026Watch video

Columbia River Chinook Salmon Trip with Captain Dave – Oct 3, 2026