Five rivers. Local knowledge on every one.
Chrome City Guide Service fishes the most productive salmon and steelhead rivers in Southwest Washington. Each river has its own run timing, techniques, and character.
Kalama River
A classic Southwest Washington steelhead and salmon river flowing through old-growth forest just minutes from Kalama. Known for winter steelhead, spring Chinook, and fall coho.
Cowlitz River
One of the most productive salmon and steelhead rivers in the Pacific Northwest. The Cowlitz delivers spring Chinook, summer steelhead, fall coho, and winter steelhead through the season.
Lewis River
The Lewis River system — especially the North Fork — produces quality coho, spring Chinook, and steelhead in a scenic Cascade foothills setting below Mount Adams.
Elochoman River
A intimate Southwest Washington tributary known for winter steelhead and fall coho. Smaller water, fewer boats, and some of the hardest-fighting fish in the region.
Naselle River
A coastal Washington river near the mouth of the Columbia, known for winter steelhead, fall coho, and a remote, scenic fishing experience on the southwest coast.
Current conditions and run forecasts
Cowlitz River Spring Chinook Forecast — What to Expect This Season
Spring Chinook are the most anticipated salmon fishery in Southwest Washington. Here is our early read on the Cowlitz run and how to plan your trip.
Cowlitz River Winter Steelhead Report — Current Conditions
The Cowlitz is producing winter steelhead across multiple sections. Here is where we are fishing and what is working right now.
Naselle River Coastal Steelhead — Winter Fishing on the Coast
The Naselle offers a coastal steelhead experience unlike any Columbia tributary. Rainforest scenery, chrome fish, and remote water.