Cathlamet Springers

Barnyard · 02-20-2001, 08:30 AM

Fished out of Cathlamet till we got blown off...Marked a few fish but no Biters...Where a million seals down there...I think the smelt must be there...

Barnyard · 02-20-2001, 10:30 AM

Did I screw up...The main stem is open for Spring fish isn't it?

Barnyard · 02-20-2001, 12:11 PM

That's where we marked the fish(wing jetties) didn't fish the north end...should have...We fished along the east side too. Still a little early...There were 10 - 15 boats out no fish...Had a little trouble reading the water as it's been a while. The reduced water level may have played a part...

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Jeffhead · 02-20-2001, 03:31 PM

After a little research here is a link to the latest release I can find from WDFW. http://www.wa.gov/wdfw/do/feb01/feb1301a.htm I would not be fishing for springers in the main stem until after these meetings!!!
Good luck and tight lines, Jeff

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Richter · 02-20-2001, 05:46 PM

Until the "new " regulations are set, I'll be fishing the Columbia until March 31 for Springers. As stated in the Washington State Regs., the Columbia (Rocky Point/Tongue Point to I-5 Bridge) Salmon Aug. 1 - Mar. 31
Salmon- no more than 2 adults.

I'll be fishing it the end of the week.

Rich

GBSkunk · 02-20-2001, 06:46 PM

Where abouts is Cathlamet? The reason I ask is I caught two steelies on the E. Fk. Lewis last week and both were chewed up pretty bad from seals. I'm surpised one of them was able to swim at all. Barnyard you metioned a lot of seals there.

Barnyard · 02-20-2001, 06:50 PM

Cathlamet is about 20 miles west of longview by road..Don't think it's quite that far by river....

Barnyard · 02-20-2001, 06:51 PM

Forgot to add, Richter, have you done any good?

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02-20-2001, 11:06 PM

Barney, did you try along the north side of the island? And around the wing jetties? I'm also curious what the effect of the reduced water flow is having. Thanks. - RT

Richter · 02-21-2001, 05:59 AM

Barnyard,

I have not fished yet this year for springers, but in the past we have done fairly well in the Clifton Channel ( South side of Tenasillahe Island) and also on the south side of Pudget Island, I prefer the southeast end.

Rich

bathtub bob · 02-21-2001, 04:05 PM

Barnyard i have a cliffton channel report I live in Rochester Bob E-mail me

RW · 02-21-2001, 10:17 PM

Hey Barnyard, The smelt I picked up today at the coast was netted around the Cathlamet area. FYI RW