Hazard Warning: Hazard information may be user-submitted and unverified. Conditions change frequently. Always scout rapids and obstacles yourself.
Hazard WA

Fish Trap

Nisqually - 3 - McKenna to Yelm Hydro Plant · WA

American Whitewater 46.9746, -122.6333

Save this feature with the run it belongs to.

Gauge Conditions

Nisqually River at McKenna, WA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 900.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Fish Trap
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The rotary screw trap is attached to a bare and used to count outmigration of juenvile salmonids. It is located just upstream of the powerhouse on the river right side of the main channel. Stay to the left to avoid.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
9.1 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
3 - McKenna to Yelm Hydro Plant
Nisqually
II-III 9.3 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater