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Anglers see salmon, steelhead, and smelt runs in season, where Cowlitz and Columbia Rivers meet near Kelso and Longview. The area offers year‑round chances for trout, bass, and panfish in nearby lakes such as Sacajawea. River access, urban park lakes, and short drives to tributaries give local fishing a mix of quick after‑work sessions and full‑day trips. Around here, the fishing store in Kelso at Sportsman’s Warehouse, 321 Three Rivers Dr., is a natural staging point before you hit the water. Here, you’ll find salmon and steelhead gear for the Cowlitz and Columbia, trout and bass outfits for Lake Sacajawea and other local waters, plus line, lures, bait, and terminal tackle.
Fishing Reports
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Tacklebox Checklist
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