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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: spin05 on July 25, 2020, 05:26:45 AM

Title: South skagit hwy boat ramp to scout for skagit river elk tag
Post by: spin05 on July 25, 2020, 05:26:45 AM: I drew a Skagit River archery tag. Was wondering if anyone knows someone on the south Skagit hwy who might let me use there boat launch for the season. I just need a spot to take out my drift boat for scouting and hunting. Already know where too launch. Somewhere between Day Creek and Sedro preferably. There's only about 5 miles of river i need to float. I hate to have to float the whole 12 1/2 miles and have to drive all the way into Sedro by the RV park to retrieve the boat. That's the opposite side of the river. Thanks in advance
Title: Re: South skagit hwy boat ramp to scout for skagit river elk tag
Post by: Bowhunter3 on July 25, 2020, 06:39:44 AM: There are a couple drift boat launch’s between day creek and the bridge to sedro.
Title: Re: South skagit hwy boat ramp to scout for skagit river elk tag
Post by: Bowhunter3 on July 25, 2020, 06:46:52 AM: Tried to pin point in on maps for coords but cross over day creek on the s. Skagit and within a few miles I believe, you’ll drop down around a curve where it flattens out and on the left is a launch. You’ll most likely see drift boat trailers there. I’ll ask my buddy out there about the other one we have been to.
Title: Re: South skagit hwy boat ramp to scout for skagit river elk tag
Post by: Nailed it on July 25, 2020, 09:58:28 AM: Look at access by w gilligan cr rd

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Title: Re: South skagit hwy boat ramp to scout for skagit river elk tag
Post by: spin05 on July 27, 2020, 01:05:47 AM: Quote from: Bowhunter3 on July 25, 2020, 06:46:52 AM
Tried to pin point in on maps for coords but cross over day creek on the s. Skagit and within a few miles I believe, you’ll drop down around a curve where it flattens out and on the left is a launch. You’ll most likely see drift boat trailers there. I’ll ask my buddy out there about the other one we have been to.
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yea thats Lions ferry thats where im putting in.
Title: Re: South skagit hwy boat ramp to scout for skagit river elk tag
Post by: spin05 on July 27, 2020, 01:08:25 AM: Quote from: Nailed it on July 25, 2020, 09:58:28 AM
Look at access by w gilligan cr rd

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Is it on West Gilliagan creek ??? i checked out the one about a mile West of old day creek cut off. she is a tight fit but doable as long as there no day drinkers there cooling off
Title: Re: South skagit hwy boat ramp to scout for skagit river elk tag
Post by: Snowstalker on July 27, 2020, 07:39:17 AM: The launch between Sedro and Gilligan is garbage. Gilligan spit is owned by land trust now and there is no boat access either way,(maybe kayak). Best bet is the launch just past Lyman Ferry on the left before you cross Loretta creek, though it is quite rough as well you should be fine with a drift boat.
Title: Re: South skagit hwy boat ramp to scout for skagit river elk tag
Post by: Bowhunter3 on July 27, 2020, 09:00:39 AM: Hey that’s who I forgot to ask ^^ haha figured you’d see it