Fisher, Walker and Lord Islands - L3 - T25A1

When
November 08, 2025
7:45 AM
Location
Willow Grove Boat Launch
Spaces left
1
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NOTE: This is an L3 paddle. Lead TO will screen all participants for appropriate skill levels.

Full Name::Will Greenough

Narrative:: Launching from Willow Grove Park, enjoy this paddle around these three islands west of Longview/Kelso. We will paddle upstream in the slough behind Fisher Island and then cross the river to the slough behind Walker and Lord Islands. On the way back we will paddle along the north sides of Lord and Walker Islands and then cross to the south side of Fisher Island back to the put-in. We'll paddle by lots of sandy beaches and quiet sloughs along with a derelict tank landing ship last used in Vietnam in 1973.
This trip is planned to be 14 nautical miles (16.1 statute miles) long. Be prepared for rain and cooler temperatures on this all-day paddle.
Meeting Time:: 7:45:00 AM
Launch Time:: 8:30:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Willow Grove Boat Launch, 7141 Willow Grove Rd, Longview, WA 98632
Take out:: Willow Grove Boat Launch, 7141 Willow Grove Rd, Longview, WA 98632
Route Alternative for bad weather:: TBD
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Will Greenough
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:: 5
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy:: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature:: 50
Estimated Water Temperature:: 50
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 7 hours
Tide times & heights:: H 0504 3.8'
L 1113 1.2'
H 1655 5.9'
Current information:: Barlow Point:
Slack 0246
Flood 0420 0.6kt
Slack 0603
Ebb 1115 -0.9kt
Slack 1428
Flood 1544 0.4kt

Main channel (NOAA Longview)
Ebb approximately -2kt
Hazards:: Shipping traffic
Wind strength:: Level 3: 12-16 knots (19 mph)
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 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance:: Level 4: 15 to 22 Miles
Open crossing:: Level 2: Between 0.5 and 1 miles
Paddling Environment::
Overall rating:: Level 3
Rating Comments:: Distance and potential for wind make this an L3 trip
Location:: Willow Grove Boat Launch, 7141 Willow Grove Rd, Longview, WA 98632
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: Barlow Point
Link to map of route (Optional):

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