Sport fishing here includes rainbow trout, brown trout, and whitefish. Water Street to TJ Meenach includes a number of Class II rapids. At TJ Meenach Bridge, river right, all boaters without Class III+ rapid experience should exit the river. The area below the Monroe St. Dam is popular among fly-fishers.
Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Whitefish
Launch Information: At TJ Meenach Bridge, anyone who lacks the necessary experience or equipment to navigate advanced whitewater should exit the river to avoid the hazardous rapids that occur downstream from the Water Reclamation Facility.
Rapids and Riffles: Water Street to TJ Meenach includes a number of Class II rapids. At TJ Meenach Bridge, river right, all boaters without Class III+ rapid experience should exit the river. Rapids begin downstream from the Water Reclamation Facility.
Regulations:
From Monroe St. to Upper Boundary of Plese Flats Day Use Area: Motors prohibited. 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 and Seasons:
From Monroe St. Dam to Upper Boundary of Plese Flats Day Use Area: Popular area for fly-fishing. Many anglers utilize the area around the Water Reclamation Facility, especially during fall.