Sportman's Warehouse has some pretty good reports:

https://fishingreports.sportsmans.com/fishing-report/search/?keywords=All&saStateProv=WA&siteNo=100

Well done (I'm envious)!

Still none of your business. How's the fishing down there?

None of your damned business.

Hey, Campy, we moved up here from the Couv. I had some pretty good luck on Salmon Creek - once you get out of the pond area - and the Washougal River...

Hey, Dwayne, I'm fairly new to Longview, too. I fly fish with my Tenkara rods and can say with 100% confidence that it's really hard to find access to rivers and creeks up here. There are a few good spots, but I've found the trout to be 4"-6", so not much excitement there.

Good luck!

P.S. See...I didn't even need to write a couple of books about it...

Steve: I only fish catch-and-release trout. It's been great a few miles up...

Greetings! I spent 7 years in the Couv, but now live in Longview. There are lots of good fishing opportunities if you're willing to travel for 30-45 mins. One of my faves is the Washougal River, but probably because I grew up there.

I primarly do Tenkara fly fishing - what's your preferred?

Very nice - I'm envious! :-)

I do not make my own flies, but only because I don't have the time. I purchase all of my Tenkara flies in $20 12-packs from AliExpress. I use all types, including the heavier grubs when it's the right time of year. I never fail to catch fish and really enjoy the simplicity of my Tenkara setups.

It is widely known that trout love to dine on my Tenkara Kibari flies. ;-)

Charlie, Ha! I'm hoping things are tolerable in October, but probably not, right? More than anything, I just want to dip a line into the little streams I've seen on viddies so I can say "I fished in Alaska." :-)

Thuner, looks to me like Euro uses a reel. Tenkara is just "a rod, a line, and you." The line is the same length as the pole, so good mostly for small streams or larger ones you can wade in, as well as shore/lilypad fishing - that sort of thing.

DC, I realized I didn't answer all of your questions. In my defense, I initially answered you on my phone.

I've been Tenkara fishing about 6 years and love it. I do not fly fish otherwise. I've been a spinning reel guy since I was about 8 years old, so a really, really, really long time. I could also hit the Coweeman with a spinner, but where's the fun in that?

I've invested in the three rods I mentioned in my original reply, all Tenkara USA poles. When I first started, I had gone with a buddy and was hooked (see how I did that?). When I got home, I checked Craigslist and the 13.5' (Amago) was listed for $60 - they're normally $180 - so I snatched it up. I haven't seen one listed on Craigslist since, but I've also not looked very hard.

The other two I purchased from Tenkara USA and AvidMax, both deeply discounted during holiday sales. I purchased my fly fishing backpack from AliExpress for around $20 and, as I said, I purchase my Kibari flies pre-made - 12 for around $20. If they didn't work, I'd break down and tie my own, but I have several other obligations that prevent it and I've caught a ton of fish with those cheap, little buggers. One day, I will have my own time and take up tying, just not right now.

My wife and I are taking an Alaska cruise in October, stopping in Ketchikan, Juneau, and a couple of other ports. I fully intend to take a couple of the rods, purchase a 5-day license, and fish the streams I've seen in videos next to the towns we visit. To quote my wife: "There's no way I'm standing in Alaska during our time off the boat watching you fish." My response: "Good." Who needs that kind of pressure, right? :-)

DC, Yep, it's all about the simplicity. And I never fail to catch something. I have 10', 12', and 13.5' poles. I purchase flies from AliExpress because I have very little spare time and want to spend it all on the water.