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[scouterjames]

ditto (only it's been 8 years since I've been there and I've only started fishing 2 years ago) so if someone would be so kind as to email me the what where-for's it would be much appreciated!

[golferturnedfisher]

park at the campground and walk to trail you will see a couple of signs

[Dr. Backlash]

you can go either way (left or right)...you might have to do some bushwhacking, but its worth it to get away from the crowds, as I imagine that system is only going to see more and more people as the Vedder slows down...don't fish the spawning channel as all the fish in there are ready to die and they should be left alone.  Good luck!

[Fisherama]

park at the campground and walk to trail you will see a couple of signs

I second this.  The portion of the river that flows past the hatchery is very low now and can basically be considered an extension of the hatchery channel.  Bushwacking through the jungle to the main channel can be time consuming.  I would personally drive up to the campsite and hike the trail.  You'll cover much more water that way.

[c-pin]

Thanks for the info everyone !!

Is the campsite on the same road as the Hatchery?

[rjs]

Thanks for the info everyone !!

Is the campsite on the same road as the Hatchery?

Yes... just alittle past the hatch 

[Tin Bear]

I am looking at taking my trailer up to the Chehalis for a couple of days this coming week

Is the campground still open?

How are the water conditions?

Appreciate the info...

Many Thanks,
Greg

[chris gadsden]

I am looking at taking my trailer up to the Chehalis for a couple of days this coming week

Is the campground still open?

How are the water conditions?

Appreciate the info...

Many Thanks,
Greg

Campground is wide open. Also there is no one manning is now.

[slurpie]

I have not fished the chehalis for some time due to past issues with B&E's and vandalism.  It used to be one of my favorite rivers before.  Has anyone had or heard of these problems of late?   

[Tin Bear]

Thanks Chris - Good to Know.

[Rodney]

C&P from email today.

Further to our recent action on the Stave river, a similar set of circumstances has developed at the Chehalis hatchery outlet. 

Over the last several years and as a result of large flood events, the Chehalis mainstem has established a new channel on the east side of the flood plain which has isolated flow from the hatchery. The new watercourse  is now an extension of the hatchery outlet which had been closed (previously posted boundary signs located at the confluence of the outlet and the mainstem) when the river flowed in its  original location.

Due to this change and pursuant to section 37(4) of the Fishery (General) Regulations, DFO will be establishing a new boundary one hundred meters downstream from its present location in order to protect salmon concentrated in the new hatchery outlet. The new boundary is consistent with other facilities where fishing is not allowed in hatchery outlets or other collection facilities. The new boundary signs will be in place by this weekend and a Fishery Notice will be sent out shortly.

[marbles]

is the chehalis going to be a good bet for the next few weeks??what all can be caught there,is the vedder the onl;y place for steelhead??

[bateman]

the chehalis is good for chums and coho. the trail is well marked now and  what a relief compared to endless bushwacking from past experiences.

[marbles]

sounds I need to get out this weekend and hook it up

[Spiznack]

any reports?  How does the river look after all this rain?