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Title: Wells Dam Boat launch?
Post by: Relish the Journey on June 28, 2012, 10:52:48 AM: 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.
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Post by: quadrafire on June 28, 2012, 10:59:24 AM: 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.
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Post by: bone collector 12 on June 28, 2012, 11:03:25 AM: If i remember right the launch is really close to damn and the flows really affect the launch
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Post by: UBA on June 28, 2012, 11:15:25 AM: 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.
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 28, 2012, 11:20:38 AM: 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.
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Post by: quadrafire on June 28, 2012, 11:36:12 AM: Well that would save a trip over for sure.
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Post by: Relish the Journey on June 28, 2012, 02:12:07 PM: Thanks for the info everyone i guess it is chelan falls or bust. Thanks again!
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Post by: Ripper on June 28, 2012, 04:04:24 PM: 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.
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Post by: huntnphool on June 28, 2012, 04:06:48 PM: Beebe Bridge
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Post by: Relish the Journey on June 28, 2012, 04:40:04 PM: I will check out Beebe Bridge, thanks for all the info. Hopefully 10 days from now its, FISH ON!
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Post by: Relish the Journey on June 28, 2012, 05:03:57 PM: Just google earthed it, looks like an 8 mile run from the launch at beebe bridge to Wells dam. Does that sound about right?
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Post by: uplandhunter870 on June 28, 2012, 05:09:17 PM: 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

Quote from: Relish the Journey on June 28, 2012, 05:03:57 PM
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
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Post by: Relish the Journey on June 28, 2012, 05:37:04 PM: Thanks!
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Post by: MtnMuley on June 28, 2012, 10:38:45 PM: Concentrate your fishing lower on the river for a month. Like Wanapum. :twocents:
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Post by: Scottystyle on July 01, 2012, 08:37:19 PM: Theyre pushing plenty of water right now soWells shouldnt be a problem. Ive seen it low at times where its hard toput anything in. :hello:
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Post by: backyard bucks on July 01, 2012, 09:52:50 PM: i would stay away from wells launch for a couple weeks like mentioned before.. you can't even see the launch and i think the boats would be swamped before you even can get launched.. this was this last week down there.
just my :twocents:
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Post by: Scottystyle on July 01, 2012, 11:27:42 PM: Ohhh holy hell :yike: So, thats how that launch gets jacked up :chuckle:
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Post by: fishnate on July 02, 2012, 06:17:56 PM: Looks like it might be good for surfing LOL! :chuckle:
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Post by: Scottystyle on July 02, 2012, 11:53:02 PM: :yeah:
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Post by: UBA on July 06, 2012, 07:00:22 PM: Went there yesterday and its crazy. Don't even try to launch ur boat.
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on July 16, 2012, 12:12:19 PM: Wells launch closure updated to at least July 31.
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Post by: MtnMuley on July 16, 2012, 02:41:36 PM: Word is, they will still be spilling at this pace into August. Pretty credible source. Gotta remember, this is dictated by the snowpack in the true upper Columbia in Canada and also the spill rate and fluctuation of Grand Coulee and Cheif Joe Dams.