Cowlitz, Kalama or NF Lewis rivers if you want a shot at a salmon or steelhead from the bank. You don't have to combat fish, there's plenty of places to find a bit of room.

If it were me, (and it will be next week \:D ) I'd hit the Columbia river just below Bonneville dam for some shad fishing. Tons of action and fun!

Good luck wherever you end up. \:\)
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