Mike,
I used the Cathlamet launch my first try at Springers. It is well marked on hwy 4 and is on the west side of town. good sized marina with fuel and two paved launches. Lots of parking but can be full if fish are around. I think it might be a state park.
Most of the fishing was on anchor on the North side of the island that is west of the launch (Tenasillahe?)
Good luck.
Dan
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