NEW: Recreational fishing license required for freshwater smelt, crawfish, and carp NWFN Editorial Staff 2 years ago Please subscribe to view this content. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Cowlitz River Smelt dipnetting opens today!Date03/12/2025In relation toPast Fishing NewsFishery managers delay decisions on Cowlitz smelt and other Columbia fisheriesDate02/01/2017In relation toPast Fishing NewsWDFW proposes simplified freshwater fishing regulations, seeks public commentDate09/19/2017In relation toPast Fishing News