Riffe Lake Coho.

[Old Man Yager]

Good to see you killin em Smossy. Been wondering how the fishing is up there at Riffe. Looks like it's been good to you.

[Blacktail Sniper]

Nice catch!!  Good to see you out and about again, keep the good going!

[Smossy]

Nice catch!!  Good to see you out and about again, keep the good going!

🤛 Honestly last few years really did a number on me but Im determined to get back at it all and get my old life back. Trust me this year will hold lots more active photos.

[Kc_Kracker]

Those are gonna be great in the smoker! 

[HntnFsh]

My birdseye view showed a half dozen boats in front of the dam and another half dozen up in front of the island. Wasn't there long enough to see how the fishing was but the weather and water were fantastic!

[Alchase]

Your right. A lot of people call them Kokanee but they are coho. Those are all fish that come through Cowlitz falls dam after the adults spawn in the upper Cowlitz! You did good up there. The bass fishing can be lights out too!

I tried a few spots for smallmouth but couldnt get any hookups. The bass are just barely post spawn so some are being picky. Got to sit over some beds and watch the pairs guard it was cool. Couldnt get anythink to bite so me ans my buddy kinda were skimmin the shallows 2-6ft and easily 6lb+ monster females just hangin out. I got one photo from my gopro i shoved under the dock but its poor.

Love those Riffe coho's, they smoke up really nice. If you are looking for smallies head right out from the Mossy Rock boat launch around the island then into the bay. Lots of smallies in the bay.
There are also chinook in Riffe as well. We saw a kid catch a 26 pounder from the rocks by the dam about 10 years ago.

[Smossy]

Your right. A lot of people call them Kokanee but they are coho. Those are all fish that come through Cowlitz falls dam after the adults spawn in the upper Cowlitz! You did good up there. The bass fishing can be lights out too!

I tried a few spots for smallmouth but couldnt get any hookups. The bass are just barely post spawn so some are being picky. Got to sit over some beds and watch the pairs guard it was cool. Couldnt get anythink to bite so me ans my buddy kinda were skimmin the shallows 2-6ft and easily 6lb+ monster females just hangin out. I got one photo from my gopro i shoved under the dock but its poor.

Love those Riffe coho's, they smoke up really nice. If you are looking for smallies head right out from the Mossy Rock boat launch around the island then into the bay. Lots of smallies in the bay.
There are also chinook in Riffe as well. We saw a kid catch a 26 pounder from the rocks by the dam about 10 years ago.

Lol This one?

[DOUBLELUNG]

I used to live in the first house west of the Swofford Pond outlet.  Thanks for the memories, fun lake!

[Smossy]

I used to live in the first house west of the Swofford Pond outlet.  Thanks for the memories, fun lake!

The house at the end of the road with an old giant yellow bulldozer and a perfect view of swafford? Ive taken deer out of literally the closest public land to your property   

[DOUBLELUNG]

I used to live in the first house west of the Swofford Pond outlet.  Thanks for the memories, fun lake!

The house at the end of the road with an old giant yellow bulldozer and a perfect view of swafford? Ive taken deer out of literally the closest public land to your property   

There wasn't a bulldozer in 2001, but the lawn borders Cowlitz Wildlife Area and it does have a great view of Swofford

[Smossy]

I used to live in the first house west of the Swofford Pond outlet.  Thanks for the memories, fun lake!

The house at the end of the road with an old giant yellow bulldozer and a perfect view of swafford? Ive taken deer out of literally the closest public land to your property   

There wasn't a bulldozer in 2001, but the lawn borders Cowlitz Wildlife Area and it does have a great view of Swofford

Ahhh haha yeah cause Ive knocked on that door looking for hunting permission.

[Alchase]

Your right. A lot of people call them Kokanee but they are coho. Those are all fish that come through Cowlitz falls dam after the adults spawn in the upper Cowlitz! You did good up there. The bass fishing can be lights out too!

I tried a few spots for smallmouth but couldnt get any hookups. The bass are just barely post spawn so some are being picky. Got to sit over some beds and watch the pairs guard it was cool. Couldnt get anythink to bite so me ans my buddy kinda were skimmin the shallows 2-6ft and easily 6lb+ monster females just hangin out. I got one photo from my gopro i shoved under the dock but its poor.

Love those Riffe coho's, they smoke up really nice. If you are looking for smallies head right out from the Mossy Rock boat launch around the island then into the bay. Lots of smallies in the bay.
There are also chinook in Riffe as well. We saw a kid catch a 26 pounder from the rocks by the dam about 10 years ago.

Lol This one?

Nice!

[Birdgetter]

Your right. A lot of people call them Kokanee but they are coho. Those are all fish that come through Cowlitz falls dam after the adults spawn in the upper Cowlitz! You did good up there. The bass fishing can be lights out too!

I tried a few spots for smallmouth but couldnt get any hookups. The bass are just barely post spawn so some are being picky. Got to sit over some beds and watch the pairs guard it was cool. Couldnt get anythink to bite so me ans my buddy kinda were skimmin the shallows 2-6ft and easily 6lb+ monster females just hangin out. I got one photo from my gopro i shoved under the dock but its poor.

Love those Riffe coho's, they smoke up really nice. If you are looking for smallies head right out from the Mossy Rock boat launch around the island then into the bay. Lots of smallies in the bay.
There are also chinook in Riffe as well. We saw a kid catch a 26 pounder from the rocks by the dam about 10 years ago.

Lol This one?

Pig of a fish! Is that from 10 years ago?

[Smossy]

Your right. A lot of people call them Kokanee but they are coho. Those are all fish that come through Cowlitz falls dam after the adults spawn in the upper Cowlitz! You did good up there. The bass fishing can be lights out too!

I tried a few spots for smallmouth but couldnt get any hookups. The bass are just barely post spawn so some are being picky. Got to sit over some beds and watch the pairs guard it was cool. Couldnt get anythink to bite so me ans my buddy kinda were skimmin the shallows 2-6ft and easily 6lb+ monster females just hangin out. I got one photo from my gopro i shoved under the dock but its poor.

Love those Riffe coho's, they smoke up really nice. If you are looking for smallies head right out from the Mossy Rock boat launch around the island then into the bay. Lots of smallies in the bay.
There are also chinook in Riffe as well. We saw a kid catch a 26 pounder from the rocks by the dam about 10 years ago.

Lol This one?

Pig of a fish! Is that from 10 years ago?

Not that long ago, maybe 4 years ago? Almost makes you think people snatch stuff out of the river then pose on the lake for photos   

[Alchase]

We saw the kid who caught the 26 lb'r. We were trolling by the dam and stopped to watched him play it for about 15 minutes before he landed it. I don't know how long he had it on before we noticed it. I was surprised how bright it was when he held it up.
We saw them later at the cleaning station.