Northwest Fishing Reports

So I figured this would be a great time to start this topic.

last year I fished the columbia twice with a guide for springers and got skunked both times. I saw lots of fish being taken from the plunkers off the banks both times I was out.

Who has ever set up a fish camp on the columbia nad what does it take to get the plot of land to do it. are these guys on public land and jsut set up camp for a few weeks?

If they are on public land we should all think about setting up a WL camp for us. The big thing is we would need a kayak or canoe or small boat with amall motor to get our lines out in the water. This could be a anual fsihing trip for us washington lakers. the problem is someone would have to be there 7 days a week if we wanted up for the entire season. Or we could jsut do a weekend but I am sure al lthe good spots get taken up quick.

What are everyone thoughts on this?

Is this near Drano?

to be honest where ever people would think the best spots would be to setup camp.....we would fish from the bank at camp.

most of the camps I saw were on the OR side but there were a few on the WA side most being down stream from the Lewis on both sides of the river.

ill see where a buddy of mine set up his last year

Great idea scott. You could just swim out there and get my line out. Much appreciated bro! But in all seriousness, this is a great idea.

Suprised more people aren't intrested in this. Well I at least plan on doing a three day trip to the banks there

Is there going to be a boat launch nearby? We should get a bunch of guys with boats and have a derby or something. Is there a large area for camping? It would be a kick to get a group together and have a weekend or two fishin party.

Jaksonbrown wrote:Is there going to be a boat launch nearby? We should get a bunch of guys with boats and have a derby or something. Is there a large area for camping? It would be a kick to get a group together and have a weekend or two fishin party.

There area few camp grounds along the river, mostly private. But a derby would be a great idea a lot of people on here don't have boats but I know a few people with boats that might want to drag them down to the columbia.

the nice thing about fishing from the bank at camp is we can drink all day by the fire and wait for the bell to ring.

scott080379 wrote: the nice thing about fishing from the bank at camp is we can drink all day by the fire and wait for the bell to ring.

Now THAT'S fishin'!

I would definitely be interested in something like this. I don't care if it's plunking or a few of us getting together with our boats...I REALLY want to try this fishery in 2011!! :geek:

Matt wrote:

scott080379 wrote: the nice thing about fishing fro meth bank at camp is we can drink all day by the fire and wait for the bell to ring.

Now THAT'S fishin'!

Drinking by the fire and stumbling down the bank sounds like a bad combination... BUT It also sounds like a blast! All we would need is one sober person to net!

I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im in! Ill drag my boat down there. I have room for a few guys. Fishing from the bank... or in the boats... whatever.. It sounds like a party! Lets make a plan and do this!

Sign me up!!!

So its almost here! Are we going to do this or what??? Lets get a weekend planned and make it happen! Who is in? Ill bring my boat. I will have room for at least one person, perhaps two.

yeah I need to make a trip down to the banks to find the best spot to do this. So a scouting I will go.

Scott,

Check out

County Line Park


County Line Park: located where Wahkiakum County and Cowlitz County meet on SR 4, (Ocean Beach Highway). The park is sited on the banks of the Columbia River and provides day use, RV camping and tent camping. The park has a 7 day stay limit. The park operates on a first come ? first serve basis. There is no fee for day use at the park, but there is a $10.00 fee per day for the RV sites. Water, electricity and bathrooms are available.

* Wahkiakum County leases the land from the Washington State Department of Natural Recourses (DNR)
* Maintained by the Cowlitz County Parks and Recreation, 360-577-3174

I am in probly with 3 with me wife and kids. worse case it will be my kids and I let me know when.

Scott let me know when you plan to check it out depending on the day I can drive us down there?