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Portage WA

Fish Collection Dam

Wynoochee - Wynoochee Reservoir to Save Creek (WA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Wynoochee River near Grisdale, WA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 220.0 – 800.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Fish Collection Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Fish Collection Dam is a mandatory portage due to the dam infrastructure blocking river passage, requiring paddlers to exit their boats and carry around the obstruction. The area around the dam may have slippery rocks, uneven terrain, and potential hazards from water release or structural elements, so careful and deliberate portaging is essential. Paddlers should scout the portage route in advance and be prepared for a potentially challenging boat carry.
Location
Type
Portage
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
-49.6 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Wynoochee Reservoir to Save Creek
Wynoochee
II-III(V) 10.6 mi
Portage recommended — Scout before running and consider carrying around this feature.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater