Sport fishing here includes rainbow trout, brown trout, and whitefish. Motors are prohibited in this entire section. A couple riffles exist between Upriver Dam and Greene Street. Shoreline access and a 5,000-6,000 trout hatchery make this a popular fly-fishing destination.
Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Whitefish
Launch Information: The SIRTI access point, located river left near the condominiums at Riverpoint Village, is the last take-out in this section. No watercraft of any kind are allowed below Division St. Use caution in higher flows since this is the last take-out and you are not far from the falls near Riverfront Park.
Rapids and Riffles: Motors are prohibited in this entire section. A couple of riffles exist between Upriver Dam and Greene Street. Watercraft may have difficulty navigating these shallow, riffle areas during low flows.
Regulations: All species – Selective gear rules. Trout (Sat before Memorial Day – Mar 15) – No minimum size, daily limit 2. Release all trout other than hatchery rainbow trout. Other game fish (Sat before Memorial Day – Mar 15) – Catch and release.
Fish Advisory: Before consuming fish, consult the Washington Department of Health’s Fish Advisory.
Fishing: Fair amount of shoreline access for anglers. Fly-fishers frequent the area below Upriver Dam. 5,000-6,000 hatchery triploid trout are stocked annually in this section.