McKenzie River

[Chromaflage]

I'm planning on taking a trip on the McK this spring some time. I've been down it once a couple years ago. As I recall there is a lower drift that is a decent day's worth, but I can't remember where we put in and took out. Any suggestions on lauches and takeout locations?

Thanks,

CrF

[Slow and Low]

Bellinger to Hayden Bridge, or Hayden to Armitage. Should be getting some march browns now or soon. Good luck.

[Chromaflage]

Is Bellinger the one with the gate at the park. It seems we took out at a place where we just parked along the river at the side of the road. The launch wasn't too far out of Springfield...maybe 9 miles. I think it was a state park if I remember correctly.

Thanks,

CrF

[Troutinator]

You'll want to go low... the gauge at walterville says 1 foot and 1000CFM. That is mighty low... like August levels.

You should be ok from Hayden on down... should be being the operative phrase. I have actually caught more fish doing the Armitage to Willamette drift. Should be enough channel to get you through there too.

good luck and drop a report once you do the deed!