Sport fishing here includes rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. The reach between Sullivan Road and Plante\u2019s Ferry is popular with anglers, especially during summer.<\/p>\n
Species:<\/strong> Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass<\/p>\n Launch Information:<\/strong> The launches within this reach provide sufficient access until mid-summer when flows and water levels become too low. Drift boats using this section HAVE<\/span><\/strong> to take out at Harvard Road since no other trailer retrieve sites are available on the river until below Nine Mile Dam.<\/a><\/p>\n Rapids and Riffles:<\/strong> During low flows, multiple shallow riffle areas may be difficult to navigate and users may encounter larger boulder-type substrate as well. Barker Road to Mirabeau (4.5 miles) is for boaters experienced with class II rapids. From Mirabeau to Upriver Dam<\/a>,\u00a0reservoir type conditions exist, except for Coyote Rock, a class II rapid located just below the Plante\u2019s Ferry access site.<\/p>\n Regulations:<\/strong> No motors allowed in this section except for the portion between Plante\u2019s Ferry and Park Road. All species \u2013 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.<\/p>\n Fish Advisory:\u00a0<\/strong>Before consuming fish, consult the\u00a0Washington Department of Health’s Fish Advisory<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fishing:<\/strong> The reach between Sullivan Road and Plante\u2019s Ferry is popular with anglers, especially during summer when flows are low.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sport fishing here includes rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. The reach between Sullivan Road and Plante\u2019s Ferry is popular with anglers, especially during summer. Species: Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass Launch Information: The launches within this reach provide sufficient access until … Continue reading