Columbia River Springers

Spot · 02-07-2002, 10:39 AM

Anyone know if the Columbia River (Sauvie's Island or Prescott beach area) is open for Spring Chinook? I'd like to go plunk for a couple of hours and want to avoid the Meldrum Bar crowds.

Trick · 02-07-2002, 10:43 AM

Go fish....I've heard of a couple off of Prescott already. Good luck.

bathtub bob · 02-07-2002, 03:07 PM

What color is the water down by Cathlamet Plunking water or could you troll.

brshooter · 02-08-2002, 06:59 AM

Where is Prescott Beach?

dogfishboy · 02-08-2002, 07:22 AM

Prescott beach is just downriver of the Trojan plant at about river mile 72 and across from the top of Cottonwood Island...I think.

There's a park and good beach access. No secret given away here, it's a popular bank access location.

24 on/ 48 off · 02-08-2002, 08:33 AM

Yup- Just past Trojan nuclear power plant on Highway 30, turn right onto Graham Road. There is a sign marked "Precott Beach". Follow the signs to the beach.

--spud-- :smile:

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fishbane · 02-08-2002, 09:25 AM

Do the fish glow or have 3 eyes?

Spot · 02-08-2002, 03:06 PM

It's was a trout in the pond adjacent to Trojan that had 3 eyes. :shocked: The reason fishing at Prescott is so popular is because the scales fall off the fish once they pass by the reactor. I understand that a Eugene based fishing group has taken to offering these fish marijuana in an effort to ease the effects of radiation sickness and bring their appetites back.

garyk · 02-08-2002, 03:17 PM

Spot,

Don't forget your parking permit if you visit the ODFW beaches on Sauvies Island. Still $10, sold various places including the market just over the bridge on the island