[Wishin' for Fishin']

Would appreciate some info. Which launch, Clackamette or Sportcraft, is easiest to launch at weekdays, early am., as far as launch time and parking goes? Other alternatives?
Also, what are current water conditions like? Planning to go Thursday.
Thanks!

 

[greenbuttskunk]

I'd go with clackamette, but if you're going to fish up near the falls sportcraft might be more convenient.

 

[Fishing freak]

Can anyone tell me if there is a boat ramp down by Swan island? I saw a lot of boats heading into what looked like a channel there. I have a drift boat and thought that it might be more convenient than Cathedral park?

 

[Smj]

I don't believe the Willamette will be fishing for awhile, it looked real bad when I went over the broadway bridge yesterday, 4/15.

Ff, Yes,there is a launch on Swawn Island. A friend of mine uses his drift boat from there. As you head down onto the Is. stay to the right and follow the road 'till you see the parking lot for the ramp on the left. It's a fairly steep narrow ramp without alot of dock space, decent amount of parking.

Smj

 

[stevo]

Fishin freak,
I was told of a ramp behind, east side, of Swan Island, haven't tried to use it yet. I am in the same (drift) boat as you, and long runs to fishing are out of the question.
Hope this helps.

 

[Myles]

find what you need about ramps/marinas/facilities

http://www.marinebd.osmb.state.or.us/Library/index.html

myles