Sauvie Island, west side lakes - L2 - T2539

When
April 23, 2025
9:00 AM
Location
Sauvie Island - Willow Lake
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Full Name: Bob Hyslop
Narrative: Join Bob and Tom for an exploration of the Sauvie Island west side lakes. We will spot a car at Steelman for a very short shuttle and then launch on Willow Lake. After poking around Willow and the adjoining ponds (3-4 miles) we will make a short portage to Steelman Lake, circumnavigate that lake clockwise (3-4 miles) and return to the shuttle point on west side road.

Meet 9:00 am at Cracker Barrel Grocery at the east end of the Sauvie Island bridge.

NB. A ODFW parking pass (daily $10, annual $30) is required and must be purchased on-line. Stores on the island no longer sell them.

https://myodfw.com/articles/buying-odfw-wildlife-area-parking-permit

Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willow Lake
Take out: Steelman Lake
Route Alternative for bad weather: none
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Full wet suit
Primary Organizer: Bob Hyslop
Co-Organizer(s): Tom Waldron
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Tom Waldron
Maximum number of paddlers: 12
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 65 degrees
Estimated Water Temperature: 55 degrees
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4.5 hours
Tide times & heights: 0830 0.6 ft 1345 2.3 ft 1730 0.3 ft
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 2: Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop, scattered whitecaps
Landing types: Level 2: Frequent landing opportunities including docks or moderate sloping banks, brush or overhanging trees
Currents: Level 1: None or mild (less than 1 knot)
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Steelman Lake
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: St Helens
Link to map of route (Optional)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon