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Hazard WA

Fish Hatchery Weir

Klickitat - 1 - Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground (WA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Klickitat River near Pitt, WA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Fish Hatchery Weir
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Fish Hatchery Weir is a critical lowhead dam hazard that poses extreme danger to paddlers on the Klickitat River. Paddlers must absolutely avoid this structure and portage well away from the dam, as lowhead dams create a deadly hydraulic recirculation zone that can trap and drown even experienced boaters. Strict caution and complete avoidance are mandatory for safe passage through this section of the river.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
11.8 mi
Directions
Navigate
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1 - Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground
Klickitat
III+ 22.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater