Sport fishing here includes rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. The reach between Sullivan Road and Plante’s Ferry is popular with anglers, especially during summer.
Species: Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
Launch Information: 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 to take out at Harvard Road since no other trailer retrieve sites are available on the river until below Nine Mile Dam.
Rapids and Riffles: 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, reservoir type conditions exist, except for Coyote Rock, a class II rapid located just below the Plante’s Ferry access site.
Regulations: No motors allowed in this section except for the portion between Plante’s Ferry and Park Road. 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: The reach between Sullivan Road and Plante’s Ferry is popular with anglers, especially during summer when flows are low.