Cowlitz River
From Packwood the Cowlitz flows west past Randle into a chain of reservoirs, Lake Scanewa, Riffe Lake and Mayfield Lake, then turns south through Toledo, Castle Rock and Kelso to the Columbia at Longview.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Cowlitz River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 105 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Packwood, Washington |
| Mouth | Columbia River at Longview, Washington |
| State | Washington |
Cowlitz Falls, Mossyrock and Mayfield dams form Lake Scanewa, Riffe Lake and Mayfield Lake.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Cowlitz River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Washington: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Lakes on or near the Cowlitz River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Cowlitz River (Wikipedia) ↗