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About this water
Cowlitz River is in Cowlitz County, Washington. State records show it stocked 2,218 times between 2000 and 2026. The most-stocked species are chinook salmon, coho salmon and steelhead, with 1 more on record. 137,392,120 chinook salmon have gone in across 1399 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Cowlitz River. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
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Stocking history
2,218 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Coho · Cowlitz River Hatchery Stock | 100 | — | Castle Rock Ms |
| May 26, 2026 | Chinook · Cowlitz River | 312,558 | — | Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery |
| May 26, 2026 | Coho · Cowlitz River Hatchery Stock | 92 | — | Castle Rock Hs (Cast |
| May 26, 2026 | Chinook · Cowlitz River | 304,494 | — | Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery |
| May 26, 2026 | Chinook · Cowlitz River | 210,987 | — | Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery |
| May 26, 2026 | Chinook · Cowlitz River | 318,329 | — | Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery |
| May 26, 2026 | Chinook · Cowlitz River | 311,663 | — | Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery |
| May 26, 2026 | Chinook · Cowlitz River | 202,070 | — | Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Coho · Upper Cowlitz River | 5,463 | — | Mayfield Lk Net Pens |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Coho · Upper Cowlitz River | 25,281 | — | Mayfield Lk Net Pens |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Coho · Upper Cowlitz River | 4,933 | — | Mayfield Lk Net Pens |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Coho · Upper Cowlitz River | 3,816 | — | Mayfield Lk Net Pens |
Showing the 12 most recent of 2,218. Stocking records for Cowlitz River published by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Washington stocking report.
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