kelly point boat launches

chummer · 12-20-2002, 10:02 AM

After checking Oregon Marine Board Launch guide, it showed 2 launches on hayden island @ double tree hotels, 1 below I-5, and 1 above I-5. 42nd st ramp is currently closed. We get to hayden island and no ramps as indicated in the guide, Ya, you knew that! We did'nt. So we headed for cathedral ramp and launched. So my question is: what are the options coming from the east? Anything on the washington side below 205 or I-5?

bassin · 12-20-2002, 10:20 AM

Marine park in vancouver. It is just down stream and across from 42th ramp.

Elkhunter · 12-20-2002, 01:48 PM

This may be a dumb question, but if you put in on the Washington side do you need a Washington tag? I'm sure this was addressed numerous times already?

bassin · 12-20-2002, 02:22 PM

No you can have Oregon or Washington tags.
Page 106 of the Wash. sports regs.

Beer Waggin · 12-20-2002, 02:30 PM

There is also a ramp behind Caterpillar Island on the west side of Vancouver. Puts you out a couple miles below Kelly Point. No docks, gravel lot and a skinny ramp.

Elkhunter · 12-20-2002, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the info Bassin! :smile:

BigBeanCounter · 12-20-2002, 05:34 PM

Do they charge to use the ramp at marine park in vancouver?

Also, an fyi, watch out for vandalism at the launch behind Caterpillar island. Pretty remote and have heard it had been a problem in the past. Just a heads up.....

Plum Crazy · 12-20-2002, 06:26 PM

I can vouge for Chummer we search for an hour up and down Janzen Beach over to Van. and back. But what a good day out in his Thunder J. 1st time Sturg fishing for me and Anyone who hasn't done it is missin out.... I'm Hooked.
Thanks Again Chum,,,,,
Great Day....
Fire

:grin:

Biteme · 12-20-2002, 07:02 PM

check out the new sturgeon rules post. if a couple of those options are selected you wont need places to launch for kelly point because you wont be able to catch keepers when the keepers are in the area.

5-Cents · 12-20-2002, 08:50 PM

I like to use Fred's Marina but beware of the rouge fire plug :shocked:

Fred's is at the mouth of the Multnomah Chanel of the big W, a very short run to Kelly Point. Launch fee is $5 and I have never had a problem there. There is even a nice little floating store!

If you need the exact address go to google.com and type in "freds marina portland oregon. and it will show up. I use their zip code for weather.com checking wind!