Float Restrictions on the Skagit

Posted by: bobstep

Float Restrictions on the Skagit - 12/26/99 04:47 PM

I'm planning a Jan 3 float trip on the Skagit from Cascade River to Concrete. Are there any restrictions due to the eagles? Any suggestions on a better stretch to float?
Posted by: Salmo g.

Re: Float Restrictions on the Skagit - 12/27/99 02:49 PM

Bobstep,

Cascade to Concrete is about a 20 mile float; kind of a long drift in January. Cascade to Rockport or Rockport to Concrete are usual one day floats. The Marblemount launch (Cascade) has a 10 am or later guideline or rule by the Forest Service during eagle season. I have no idea if it's enforced or enforcable.

Good luck!

Sincerely,

Salmo g.
Posted by: Robbo

Re: Float Restrictions on the Skagit - 12/29/99 12:19 PM

The 11 a.m. float restriction only pertains to those licensed by the Forest Service. For everyone else it is voluntary. Thank you Forest Service.

Welcome back, Salmo G.
Posted by: Rick Mueller

Re: Float Restrictions on the Skagit - 12/30/99 10:54 PM

Robbo's right, the float restrictions are voluntary. Marblemount to Sutter Creek is a good half-day float. Marblemount to Rockport is a full day, but in the winter most of the fish seem to be caught from Sutter Creek to Fabers.
Posted by: bobstep

Re: Float Restrictions on the Skagit - 12/31/99 11:49 AM

Talked to guide last night and he agreed that floating the lower section was the best bet. We're on for Monday and will post our results.
Posted by: bobstep

Re: Float Restrictions on the Skagit - 01/04/00 05:02 PM

Floated Rockport to Concrete on Monday in the snowstorm. River was in great shape. Caught 5 nice dollies. No sight of any steelhead.