Early Spring on Lake Merwin - L2 - T2619

When
April 04, 2026
9:30 AM
Location
Speelyai Bay Park - Boat Launch
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3 registrants

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Full Name:: Kerry Smith
Narrative:: This should be a pleasant early spring kayak trip in Lake Merwin. Starting at the Speelyai Bay Park boat launch, we will paddle east along the North Shore of Lake Merwin and cross over to Cresap Bay then into the winding upper lake channel to the outlet of Canyon Creek. There should be many waterfalls along the upper lake channel. The lake level is usually high this time of year, but we should be able to find stretch of beach 1/2 mile before reaching Canyon Creek for a lunch break.

Speelyai Bay Park boat launch - From the I-5 Woodland, Washington exit #21 take Highway 503 East, approximately 20 miles to Speelyai Bay Park.

Meeting Time:: 9:30:00 AM
Launch Time:: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Paddle Trip
Put in:: Speelyai Bay Park - Boat Launch
Take out:: Speelyai Bay Park - Boat Launch
Route Alternative for bad weather:: None
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: Drysuit
Primary Organizer:: Kerry Smith
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:: 60°
Estimated Water Temperature:: 40°
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch):: 5 hours
Tide times & heights:: n/a
Current information:: n/a
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:: Approximately 10 miles round trip to Canyon Creek confluence.

Location:: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8i6umZSy21HhgD8K8
Photos (Optional)::
COVID-19 Status of Trip:: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station:: n/a
Link to map of route (Optional):
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Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon