Wells Dam Boat launch?

[Relish the Journey]

Looking for some info about the boat launch closest to Wells Dam near Brewster.  I have fished Brewster a few time and have had a blast but I was wondering if the boat launch right below Wells Dam and that section of the Columbia was OK for a 18 ft Hewes craft with prop to fish at?  I live 3 hours away or I would check it out myself.
Any info would greatly be appreciated.

[quadrafire]

My father in law fishes there in a 16 ft prop boat. I haven't launched with him in years, but he hasn't had any problems. Hopefully someone with first hand experience will chime in.
PS. I know he watches the flows and dam release, because this will affect the launch site i think.

[bone collector 12]

If i remember right the launch is really close to damn and the flows really affect the launch

[UBA]

I would say you could do it for sure but if not there always the launch at chelan falls. I seen plenty of big boats launch there during all water levels. Not alot of room to play with but do able.

[DOUBLELUNG]

From the Douglas PUD website:

Wells Boat Launch CLOSED
 
Due to public safety concerns with high river flows and debris, the boat launch below the Wells Project will be closed until at least July 16, 2012.  We apologize for this inconvenience.

[quadrafire]

Well that would save a trip over for sure.

[Relish the Journey]

Thanks for the info everyone i guess it is chelan falls or bust.  Thanks again!

[Ripper]

Launch at the park at Bebee bridge. It's not that long of a run up from there. I use to run that stretch of river in my 18' Smokercraft. Just pay attention to the water and take it easy. I have launched at the Wells dam launch a few times. It's not a problem.

[huntnphool]

Beebe Bridge

[Relish the Journey]

I will check out Beebe Bridge, thanks for all the info.  Hopefully 10 days from now its, FISH ON! 

[Relish the Journey]

Just google earthed it, looks like an 8 mile run from the launch at beebe bridge to Wells dam.  Does that sound about right?

[uplandhunter870]

yeah the water in the columbia is ridiculously high right now. the launch at wells when its open is no problem to launch out of, my dad and i launch his 20 foot fisher off it all the time.

the run up from bee bee aint bad just pay attention to the wind right there near the bridge, it can get pretty nasty through that section on a windy day

Just google earthed it, looks like an 8 mile run from the launch at beebe bridge to Wells dam.  Does that sound about right?

 as the crow flies its about 10 miles beebee to wells, river miles  its just under 12

[Relish the Journey]

Thanks!

[MtnMuley]

Concentrate your fishing lower on the river for a month. Like Wanapum.

[Scottystyle]

Theyre pushing plenty of water right now soWells shouldnt be a problem.  Ive seen it low at times where its hard toput anything in.