Columbia River salmon fishing reports show active coho catches

Fishing reports for the Lower Columbia River and Washington tributaries for the period of October 5–11, 2026, indicate significant activity for coho salmon. In the mainstem Columbia River, spanning from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line to the Bonneville Dam, numerous anglers reported successful catches of coho and coho jacks across multiple sections, including Camas, Vancouver, Woodland, Kalama, and Longview.

In local tributaries, the Cowlitz River saw mixed results, with anglers catching coho and steelhead. The reports detail specific catch and release numbers for various sections, noting that while coho were frequently kept, Chinook salmon were often released by boat and bank anglers.