CR launch at Sauvies Island \ Washington side

Re: CR launch at Sauvies Island \\ Washington side

There's a launch off lower river road, it is in the slough for Caterpillar island. I think there is one at Richland, that would out you across from the other end of the island.

Re: CR launch at Sauvies Island \\ Washington side

Welcome aboard Crabby. How about a story!!!!!!!

Re: CR launch at Sauvies Island \\ Washington side

There is the Gilbert River ramp on the island.

Re: CR launch at Sauvies Island \\ Washington side

There is the Gilbert River ramp on the island.

Re: CR launch at Sauvies Island \\ Washington side

Originally posted by ZaQ:
There's a launch off lower river road, it is in the slough for Caterpillar island. I think there is one at Richland, that would out you across from the other end of the island.

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<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Thanks very much. Will give this a try next time.

One other question, would I then need a Washington Liscense since I am launching in Washington?

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You don't need a Washington liscense to fish the Columbia river.

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No they finally figured that one out!
Welcome to ifish! :cheers:

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Nope. Either state license is good as long as you are fishing in the mainstem Columbia, regardless of where you launch. Welcome aboard!

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Originally posted by ZaQ:
Hello BRAD! Hopefully your moniker has something to do with what you DO, and not a trip to Mexico!

That was a joke for you way-to-serious-people that read this board.

Welcome to IFISH.

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<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Thank you very much. Crabbing is actually my specialty, and just starting to learning about fishing courtesy of the Tacklebuster!!!!

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Originally posted by Tacklebuster:
Welcome to the board Brad

Brad is a neighbor and good friend of mine so let's hear a warm Ifish welcome for Crabby aka Tacklebuster's crew :cheers:

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<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Thanks Chris!!!

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Originally posted by Tacklebuster:
You don't need a Washington liscense to fish the Columbia river.

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<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Thanks Tacklebuster, just making sure.

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Crabby,
Well......two strikes against you.......you are Chris's neighbor, and HE is teaching you to fish. I notice you didn't say he is teaching you to catch! :grin: Welcome to the neighborhood.

Scott

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Originally posted by ProCastinator:
Nope. Either state license is good as long as you are fishing in the mainstem Columbia, regardless of where you launch. Welcome aboard!

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<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Thank You!

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I'm sure I would learn something......I just caught my first of the year! Shoot, I'm still trying to figure out this sturgeon thing???? Seriously though, anytime you want, the fishing is getting good now, the next month or so should be outstanding on our side of the woods.

Scott

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If you launch in "Richland", you will have a long ride in your "dingy" to get to Sauvies.

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Crabby, there is no Columbia River Launch from Sauvies Is., Caterpillar Is. is an option, the others are either Freds or Cathedral park on the Willamette or a St. Helens/Scapoose bay location.
The caterpillar ramp is harder to find, narrow and scary in the dark.