Minam

Paddled the Lower Minam 5/9/26-5/10/26. Flow was 1350 at put-in at Red's Ranch Bridge, and 1250 at the Minam Rec Area Boat Ramp take out. There is a river wide strainer \~4 miles downriver from the Red's Ranch Bridge put-in. It is in a RIGHT bend in the river, and in the middle of a long rapid. We portaged on the LEFT side. The current was swift with few eddies on river left, but there are a few spots 20-30 yards above the strainer that puts you in thick vegetation and on a steep slope. Right side was inaccessible to portage due to no eddies and downed trees lining the river bank. Other options may appear at lower flows. There is also a fish counter about 1/4 mile above the take out on river left ... non-issue at our flows, but may come into play at lower water.