Coldwater Fishing Reports
Coldwater Lake (700 acres): Located in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument off SR 504, Coldwater Lake was formed by a debris dam resulting from the eruption of Mount St. Helens. Skamania and Cowlitz counties share this lake, but the main access is in Cowlitz County. Rainbow trout fingerlings stocked in the late 1980s have grown to impressive size, and have begun reproducing on their own. No additional planting is planned. Cutthroat trout, apparent survivors of the eruption, also inhabit the lake. Selective fishery regulations are in effect, with a one-fish limit and 16-inch minimum size limit. Electric fishing motors are allowed. Coldwater opened to excellent fishing in summer 1993, with limited shoreline access provided by the U.S. Forest Service. A boat launch, fish cleaning station, and nature walk were completed in 1994. Contact the Forest Service's Mount St. Helens monument headquarters (306/247-5473) for access information. Disabled accessibility - Level 2 at the boat ramp. WCT, Blk Tpa, steep ramp
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