Lake Merwin Speelyai Bay to Canyon Creek - L2 - T2584

When
September 24, 2025
9:00 AM
Location
Speelyai Bay Park
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Full Name: Monte Johnston
Narrative: Join me for a relaxing paddle from Speelyai bay to canyon creek. The weather is looking good. this is about a 10 mile round trip. There may be fall colors on the trees, we might see fish heading to spawning grounds in canyon creek.
Most of the trip will be in a no wake zone which adds to the serenity of the trip.
If there are high winds we will modify the trip
Speelyai is about an our drive from Portland.
Meeting Time: 9:00:00 AM
Launch Time: 9:30:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Speelyai Bay Park, Ariel WA
Take out: Same
Route Alternative for bad weather: No alternate route
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Monte Johnston
Co-Organizer(s):
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
Maximum number of paddlers: 6
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 75
Estimated Water Temperature: 70
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information:
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 2: Waves up to 2', 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 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Speelyai Bay Park
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COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: N/A
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