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Lewis River
The Lewis River starts in the Cascades at Mount Adams approximately 75 miles northeast of Portland, OR and runs to the Columbia River. It flows through Gifford Pinchot National Forest, across central Skamania County, passing south of Mount St. Helens. A few towns along the Lewis River include Cougar, WA and Woodland, WA.
Fishing opportunities: Catch and release from Eagle Cliff Bridge to lower falls including all tributaries.
Major Trail: Lewis River Trail
Nearby Campgrounds:
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Check Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife regulations for fishing season and rules. |
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| Permit Info: | Contact Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for fishing information |
| Restrictions: | Selective gear rules = only unscented artificial flies or lures with one barbless single hook are allowed; bait is prohibited.
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| Closest Towns: | Cougar, WA; Woodland, WA |
| Information Center: |
General Information
Directions:Forest Road 90 parallels the Lewis River.
Lewis River/Quartz Creek Trailhead
General Notes:
- Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Whitefish, and Bull Trout (note – Bull Trout are listed as “Threatened” under the Endangered Species Act and are illegal to keep)
- Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin (atificial lures only)
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Angling Season: First Sat. in June to Oct. 31
Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:
The Lewis River is some of the best wild trout fishing in SW Wash. Please chek http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ for regualtions and seasons. Salmon reintroduction efforts and high bull trout concentrations mean paying special attention to species identification when harvesting fish from the upper Lewis River. All bull trout must be released unharmed.
General Info:
Directions
Forest Road 90 parallels the Lewis River.
Directions
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Road 90 parallels the Lewis River.
General Notes
- Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Whitefish, and Bull Trout (note – Bull Trout are listed as “Threatened” under the Endangered Species Act and are illegal to keep)
- Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
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Angling Season: Summer, Fall
| Permit required?: | Y |
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| Hours of Operation: | Fishing season runs from the first Saturday in June to Oct. 31. |
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |