Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Paulo on October 30, 2012, 05:14:05 PM
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone new the water conditions of the Chehalis going into this evening? Was planning to head out tomorrow but my spidey senses say blown out or close to it. Thanks, Paul.
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Blown out this morning when I conversed with the hatchery staff, but could be different by this afternoon.
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Brown and high. With close to 30 mm of rain forecast over night it's not going to get any better.
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Think I'll go Thursday. Thanks for the responses.
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Judging by the forecast its not going to drop for a couple weeks as its not going to stop raining for a while. But if you wanna go have run and be sure to let us know how it was.
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crazy waves of hoes movin
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the only crazy waves today was the water...that river is ripping...high fast and stong with water flowing through the bushes. Good luck you'll need it...save your gas money unless you need to fill up your gas tank, gas out there was 118.9 :(
wait a minute...you'll need to fill up your gas tank after that drive, LMAO :D
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If you do decide to venture out that way be very careful. Two weeks ago I sunk into a quick-sand pit to above my waist. I couldn't move my legs at all and my fishing partner an I were forced to dig the sand around my legs out by hand. This took quite a while as the water was moving through where I was and was pushing more sand into where I was stuck. Eventually I got out, but with the water rising I could have been in big trouble, especially if I was alone. With river rising and falling continually this is bound to happen in many areas.
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Good advice, there's a lot of cut banks too which are very unstable with all the constant changes in water levels.
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If you do decide to venture out that way be very careful. Two weeks ago I sunk into a quick-sand pit to above my waist. I couldn't move my legs at all and my fishing partner an I were forced to dig the sand around my legs out by hand. This took quite a while as the water was moving through where I was and was pushing more sand into where I was stuck. Eventually I got out, but with the water rising I could have been in big trouble, especially if I was alone. With river rising and falling continually this is bound to happen in many areas.
That's terrifying dude, glad you're ok! :-[
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If you do decide to venture out that way be very careful. Two weeks ago I sunk into a quick-sand pit to above my waist. I couldn't move my legs at all and my fishing partner an I were forced to dig the sand around my legs out by hand. This took quite a while as the water was moving through where I was and was pushing more sand into where I was stuck. Eventually I got out, but with the water rising I could have been in big trouble, especially if I was alone. With river rising and falling continually this is bound to happen in many areas.
Thats why I donot fish the areas you venture to. :-X
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it's happened to me a couple of times...good thing you brought it up to make people aware of the unforeseen dangers, especially for those venturing out in unfamiliar territory.
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water looks great, i would say 3-4ft. wont last though with the forecast coming. water very high. wouldnt recommend anyone exploring alone. take what people are saying seriously.
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River is really temperamental...like always. One day you can limit out in an hour and then the next day there isn't a fish to be had anywhere. Not worth the drive unless you're willing to do a lot of exploring and experimenting to see what times are best IMO.
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Walked alot. Found some nice areas. Watch out for slippery banks into the side runs...
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I tried looking at the Chehalis Water levels online but couldn't find a chart for it. I was looking at the Harrison River above Morris Creek chart but don't know how accurate it is. Just wondering if there is another chart that best describes the water levels for Chehalis.
Thanks