Washougal

There is fish habitat wood in the section from the put-in to the fish hatchery. The logs are often river-wide but anchored to the bottom of the river so present as small ledges rather than strainers. At medium and low flows the logs don't create too many issues but could develop dangerous hydraulics at higher flows. We ran the first fish hathery weir on the right and left. Right seemed a bit smoother at these flows. The second weir at the bottom of the hatchery doesn't have a dangerous hydraulic at the bottom and can be run almost anywhere.

We used the take-out at Salmon Falls and while still posted as private, we stayed on the access road for the fish ladder. We weren't bothered either time recently. The property has changed ownership since the previous reports of conflict but don't know the current status of access.

From: Dale Wamhoff

Sent: Fri 17-Nov-06 10:24 AM

To: Carla Miner

Subject: salmon falls washougal river

dear whitewater salmon falls is posted no tresspassing.the state owens the fish ladder not the property around it.the motor home should tell ya something.the owners will call the sheriff and press charges.please let your group know that tresspassing will not be tolerated.and take salmon falls off your web site,it is private property!lona keist pays the taxes.

Realtime DOE gauge: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wrx/wrx/flows/station.asp?sta=28B080