Billy chinook Event - Lake Simtustus fishing

 This trip is limited to members with a wet exit certification (except for level 1 trips when the paddler is not using a spray skirt....if the paddler is wearing a spray skirt on a level 1 paddle, the Wet Exit Certification is REQUIRED).  To successfully register you will need to sign into your OOPS member account, and your account will need to be a member of the "Wet Exit Certified" group if you intend to wear a spray skirt.  Your acceptance is conditional on approval by the Organizer, who may contact you with questions about your skills and equipment.  If the measured water temperature is different enough from that listed below to warrant a change in required immersion protection, the Organizer will contact all participants and the Trips Board member with the update at least a day before the trip

Full Name: Don Beale
Activity Title: Billy chinook Event - Lake Simtustus fishing L2,
Date of Activity: 5/13/2022
Narrative: For Friday the 13th we will try our fishing luck! The plan is to put in at Pelton Park, paddle a short distance to the Willow Creek Arm and spend about 4 hours trying our luck. Simtustus has Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Kokanee and Bass. There are also Bull trout, which must be released unharmed. With luck we can have a nice dinner of fresh fish! PLEASE NOTE: You will need to bring your own gear, and a tribal fishing permit AND an ODFW fishing licence are required. Permits at: https://fisheries.warmsprings-nsn.gov/tribal-fishing-permits/.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Pelton Park
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: None
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Don Beale
Assistant Organizer(s): Joanne Barta
Has organizer paddled here before? No
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
Maximum number of paddlers: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 65
Estimated Water Temperature: 45
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 5
Tide times & heights: NA
Current information: none
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no whitecaps
Landing types: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: No open crossing
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments: L2 for possible wind, and distance.
Location (Optional):
Photos (optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19