I want to float from Mission Bar to I-5. I've never fished this section. I'd like to avoid the crowds between Blue Creek and Mission Bar.
I have a few questions I hope someone could answer for me.

How many miles is the float from Mission Bar to 1-5?

What is the takeout like at I-5 and how do you get to it?

Is there a shuttle service available for this section of river? If yes, could you give me a name and phone # for the shuttle service.
Thanks for your help.
Brian

About 5 river miles
take out is just down river from the I5 bridges south side of river

its a new launch,they did a good job

Ruth's Cowlitz Shuttle

360-751-5564

http://www.iac.wa.gov/maps/presentation/...7229.789260817& ClickX=379&ClickY=229&ScreenWidth=1024&Background=&AreaType=County&Area=LEWIS&Theme=&Program=&Status=&Search=&MenuCheckList=&MenuExpanded=

this link might help with locations of the ramp

Mint float, lots of good water, Ive been fishing it a lot this spring for springers there seems to be more good pockets and slots down there at these flows than above at the zoo. Also if you want a little longer float you could proceed down to Olequa ramp another 4 miles, some really mint water down there too.

Mike,
I accidently posted this twice yesterday. Someone replied to my other post that there are some "nasty" rapids at Vader, which I would guess is between Mission and I-5. Can anyone verify this for me and is it anything a 13 foot raft with rowing frame couldn't handle?

Thanks for all your input.
Brian

I would say those rapids are about a class 0.05 be careful

If those are nasty you shouldn't own a driftboat . Piece of cake.

Tight lines

Kevin

It's a real easy float.The I-5 ramp is off of mandy road.Good luck,
STRIKE ZONE

That a easy float and not a lot of people. Go for it.Call Ruth first I think $15 to pick you up at I-5 I know it's $10 if you go Blue Cr. to Mission.