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Castle Rock, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Castle Rock, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Castle Rock, Washington sits along the Cowlitz River corridor, giving anglers fast access to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most productive salmon and steelhead water, plus nearby trout and warmwater lakes. From bank-friendly stretches below town to boat-focused runs upstream, fishing around Castle Rock offers year-round opportunities for Chinook, coho, steelhead, sturgeon, and resident trout. Whether you’re drifting bait for winter steelhead or trolling plugs for fall chinook, Castle Rock makes a convenient hub for fishing the lower Cowlitz River and surrounding lakes. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:39 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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Next Full Moon in ~15 days on 26th September
New Moon is generally a very productive time for fishing. Dark nights mean that many predators feed more actively during daylight hours. The combined gravity of sun and moon during New Moon days has a stronger effect on all water bodies, leads to increased food availabilty and hence better fishing.
  • Distance to earth:
    382,288 km
    Proximity:
    55 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Castle Rock
New Moon
Thu, 10 Sep
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Sun, 25 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/Denver timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -6 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a New Moon at 0% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -7 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Denver • Fri, 11 Sep 17:16 • 39.372, -104.856
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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Fishing Overview Castle Rock

Fishing around Castle Rock, Washington revolves around the Cowlitz River, one of the Northwest’s best-known salmon and steelhead systems, with quick reach to productive lakes like Silver Lake and smaller local ponds. The town’s location along I‑5 makes it a practical base for anglers trailering boats or bank fishing multiple access points in a single day.

Seasonal patterns drive most strategy here. Late winter through early spring is prime for winter steelhead, with fish holding in deeper slots and slower seams; this is when side-drifting cured roe or beads and running small soft plastics shines. Spring also brings a spring Chinook push, and many anglers focus on deeper travel lanes, trolling herring or large plugs on staggered rod depths. Summer sees summer steelhead, sea‑run cutthroat, and good smallmouth action in the main river, while nearby lakes warm up for bass, perch, and panfish. Fall is dominated by fall Chinook and coho migrations, plus excellent sturgeon and late warmwater bites. Winter settles into a mix of steelhead in the river and trout in stocked lakes and ponds.

The Cowlitz near Castle Rock offers a mix of riffles, runs, and long tailouts. Focus on walking-speed current, transition edges, and the first deeper slot below visible riffles for steelhead. Salmon usually travel the deeper mid‑river trenches and soft edges along inside bends. Boat anglers rely heavily on jet sleds, but there is reasonable bank access at parks, bridge areas, and gravel bars; watch flows and prioritize safety when wading, as the river can rise quickly and push heavy water.

Core techniques are straightforward and proven. For steelhead, side‑drifting small clusters of cured roe, yarnies, or pegged beads is a staple. Float-dogging jigs or pink worms along current seams is deadly when flows are up or visibility is marginal. Salmon anglers typically back‑troll plugs, Super Baits, or spinners on diver setups, or anchor and run wrapped plugs along travel lanes. On softer inside bends and ledges, plunking spin‑n‑glos and bait can be effective when flows are high.

Sturgeon in the lower Cowlitz and nearby Columbia are targeted with heavy anchor rigs: 8–16 oz sinkers depending on flow, 80–100 lb braid, sliding rigs, and baits like smelt, squid, or anchovy. Concentrate on channel edges, deep bends, and soft depressions near the main river. Electronics help pinpoint subtle depth changes that often hold more fish.

For stillwater options, Silver Lake just west of Castle Rock is a shallow, weed-rich system known for largemouth bass, crappie, and panfish. Work outside weedlines in spring with suspending jerkbaits, finesse plastics, and small swimbaits; shift to topwater frogs and buzzing presentations over mats as vegetation thickens. Vertical jigging or slip‑float rigs tipped with worms or small plastics produce perch and crappie along submerged wood and channels. Stocked trout lakes in the region respond well to threaded nightcrawlers on slip sinker rigs, small in‑line spinners, and slow-trolled spoons or wedding-ring style lures.

Tactically, success around Castle Rock comes from matching flow and water color with presentation. In high, off‑color Cowlitz flows, run larger, brighter baits and plugs closer to the bank. As the river drops and clears, downsize leaders, switch to more natural colors, and cover more water with floats or side‑drifting. Keep an eye on river level data and hatchery reports when planning salmon and steelhead trips, and use the lakes as reliable backup when the main river runs too high or too low.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Castle Rock area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Castle Rock. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Franktown Parker FPW-1 Dam - 6.5977339225km , Franktown Parker FPM-1 Dam - 6.8668477033km , Baird Number 1 Dam - 9.10123449189km , Garber Creek - 9.14381361236km , Old Castlewood Dam - 9.21890782031km , Franktown Parker FPA-6 Dam - 10.09608795074km , Stevens Number 2 and 3 Dam - 10.12410611069km , East Plum Creek - 11.61897275609km , West Plum Creek - 11.61897275609km , Jarre Creek - 11.63561437905km , Franktown Parker FPR-2 Dam - 11.968788882km , Franktown Parker FPLG-2 Dam - 12.18440035604km , Franktown Parker FPR-1 Dam - 12.36270412127km , Pinery Dam - 12.94957523458km , Kinney Creek - 13.91929330817km , Franktown Parker FPLG-1 Dam - 13.92449604707km , Rainbow Creek - 14.42298083449km , Lambert Dam - 14.59438150821km , Circle 2 Ranch Detention Dam Number 1 - 15.14257384973km , Franktown Parker FPS-1 Dam - 15.34813979778km , West Cherry Creek - 15.41824862364km , East Cherry Creek - 15.41824862364km , North Garber Creek - 15.78922686069km , South Garber Creek - 15.78922686069km , Cantrill Dam - 15.84125887222km , Middle Garber Creek - 16.34796923123km , Nelson Dam - 16.57332403872km , Carpenter Creek - 16.62093164287km , Waucondah Dam - 16.68828774858km , Gove Creek - 17.69452851877km , Haskel Creek - 18.32481771605km , Wakeman Dam - 18.68093642253km , Franktown Parker FPA-2 Dam - 18.69164646281km , Franktown Parker FPP-1 Dam - 19.01138439095km , Franktown Parker FPA-5 Dam - 19.12889977897km , Cook Creek - 19.91114119726km , Aurora-Rampart Dam - 19.99887608055km , Stark Creek - 20.02391264947km , Franktown Parker FPB-1 Dam - 20.8297922849km , Crowfoot Creek - 21.34960048714km

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