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#964424 - 09/15/16 07:04 PM Montesano Boat Launch
DrifterWA Offline
River Nutrients

Registered: 04/25/00
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Loc: East of Aberdeen, West of Mont...
smile

Drove down to see if it was usable.....yes it is, nice job, 2 ramps.

There is still work to be done, but for 9/16/2016 it will get a good test.

Tide will be low, it will be a minus tide, in the morning so the low water test will be tested.

If you launch there and decide you want to fish up river....be careful above "Lukin's".....changes in gravel bar, could cause problems.

Good luck, stay safe !!!!!!!!
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#964427 - 09/15/16 08:03 PM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
carp Offline
Alevin

Registered: 09/19/04
Posts: 11
Loc: Lacey, WA
How much room for parking? I heard it was pretty small

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#964428 - 09/15/16 08:18 PM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
eswan Offline
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Registered: 01/19/14
Posts: 171
Same parking as it's always been from what I could see from the highway. I'll be back down there on Monday and swing in and check it out

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#964430 - 09/15/16 08:54 PM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: carp]
Eric Offline
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Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 3513
Originally Posted By: carp
How much room for parking? I heard it was pretty small



Plenty of parking. There is some heavy equipment present but not so much that it will cause problems.

I was under the assumption the launch would be closed until work was completed, no?

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#964433 - 09/15/16 09:32 PM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
eyeFISH Offline
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Registered: 11/24/03
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What did they use for material at the bottom where it meets the riverbed?

This stuff seems to be all the rage these days



They used something similar at the new Hoquiam River launch
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#964440 - 09/16/16 05:30 AM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
DrifterWA Offline
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Loc: East of Aberdeen, West of Mont...
Doc:

That is what was used.......

Parking......As Eric said, the lot is good size, I did ask why the area under and to the West of the bridge was blocked off???? WDFW person, did not have an answer.

Now remember....Mary's River is out of business, could be plenty of parking there...

I'm old enough that I remember, rigs parking on both sides of the road coming in, and along the highway.

Just be ready to launch, nothing worse than to see some "dork", putting gear in the boat, when he finally gets "to the head of the line", grrrrrrrrrr

Have fun.....there are some fish.......remember once you have your adult limit, 1 hatchery King OR 1 hatchery Coho....you are done!!!!!

I'm be targeting jacks, 5, and then go for my adult.....but that's me!!!!!!


Edited by DrifterWA (09/16/16 05:31 AM)
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#964444 - 09/16/16 09:39 AM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
eyeFISH Offline
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Pretty good effort above the Aberdeen bridge as I drove into town this morning.

DAM! Forgot to pack a rod for the lunch hour.

Gonna have to make my rounds thru the park to BS with the local regulars to see how they're doing.
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#964448 - 09/16/16 10:39 AM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
STRIKE ZONE Offline
GOOD LUCK

Registered: 08/09/00
Posts: 12107
Loc: Hobart,Wa U.S.A
Ankle breaking material.........right there. Good luck,

SZ

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#964450 - 09/16/16 11:05 AM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
fish4brains Offline
Dah Rivah Stinkah Pink Mastah

Registered: 08/23/06
Posts: 6866
Loc: zipper
Originally Posted By: DrifterWA
Doc:



I'm old enough that I remember, rigs parking on both sides of the road coming in, and along the highway.



What does that say about me? I remember too. Used to be called Melbourne I think...
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#964452 - 09/16/16 11:29 AM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
Local Offline
Returning Adult

Registered: 12/29/99
Posts: 452
I counted 27 vehicles at the launch this morning along with some Heavy equipment. Launch looks great !!

Drifter, Might be an easier launch for you boys with the big boats. If you know what I mean smile
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#964460 - 09/16/16 01:26 PM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: eyeFISH]
eyeFISH Offline
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Originally Posted By: eyeFISH
Pretty good effort above the Aberdeen bridge as I drove into town this morning.

DAM! Forgot to pack a rod for the lunch hour.

Gonna have to make my rounds thru the park to BS with the local regulars to see how they're doing.


Well... too DAM busy in clinic... LUNCH hour came and went with no report. Sorry.
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#964462 - 09/16/16 02:29 PM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
FleaFlickr02 Offline
River Nutrients

Registered: 10/28/09
Posts: 3314
Stupid jobs....

Hope you retired guys had good fishin'.

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#964469 - 09/16/16 05:31 PM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
bob r Offline
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Registered: 04/17/13
Posts: 289
Melanie and I went out for the opening yesterday, fished incoming through the slack, no action except 3 pike minnows until the slack, then I caught and released a nice bright 8 lb. (or so) chinook with a fin. Didn't act much like a king, charged the boat and went airborne 7 ft. from the canoe. Only saw two other boats and never saw them fishing. One was at the launch at friend's landing, the other was in transit downstream. I think we'll avoid the rain tomorrow and hit it Sunday. Rain should bring in more fish. Bob R

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#964475 - 09/16/16 07:03 PM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
eyeFISH Offline
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I like rain... giving it a go with f4b sans the F/V eyeFISH
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#964482 - 09/17/16 09:34 AM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
Local Offline
Returning Adult

Registered: 12/29/99
Posts: 452
Found some eye wear at the ramp yesterday. If someone on the board lost them give me a PM with a description and I will be happy to return them. I am local so I can drive down to the ramp.
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#964492 - 09/17/16 03:42 PM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
Slab Quest Offline
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Registered: 08/17/01
Posts: 1640
Loc: Mukilteo or Westport
Did they do anything about the concrete stinkhouse?
That thing was disgusting.
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#964506 - 09/17/16 08:48 PM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
DrifterWA Offline
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Registered: 04/25/00
Posts: 5074
Loc: East of Aberdeen, West of Mont...
Concrete stinkhouse....now its the big trees, just to the North of the parking lot........there are some dry leaves, well probably damp leaves now...... lol

Just kidding !!!!!!!
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#964673 - 09/21/16 12:11 PM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: Eric]
slabhunter Offline
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Registered: 01/17/04
Posts: 3742
Loc: Sheltona Beach
Originally Posted By: Eric
Originally Posted By: carp
How much room for parking? I heard it was pretty small



Plenty of parking. There is some heavy equipment present but not so much that it will cause problems.

I was under the assumption the launch would be closed until work was completed, no?


They are allowing people to launch and take out. There might be a delay at times but the ramp is open.
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#964791 - 09/24/16 02:23 PM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
osprey2015 Offline
Fry

Registered: 07/15/16
Posts: 37
Ramp is looking good, kayaked out of there just before the work so it is a major improvement.

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#966604 - 10/24/16 12:31 AM Re: Montesano Boat Launch [Re: DrifterWA]
eyeFISH Offline
Ornamental Rice Bowl

Registered: 11/24/03
Posts: 12766
With the Chehalis riding high for the past week 9-10K cfs at Porter, she's finally starting to drop in earnest.

All that chocolate brown silt coming downriver eventually has to settle somewhere, and the heart of tidewater is as good a place as any.

Check out all the silt deposited on the new ramps from the last high water event.



Careful out there, and don't try it without 4 wheel drive.
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