Kasbien
New Member
Hi everyone,
This past weekend I walked n' waded the Chehalis river after having hiked around the area previously to explore. The morning started off well, but as I continued downstream along the Fisherman's Trail/hatchery-side of the river (toward the Harrison River) I met some people that weren't very happy to see me. I stopped to fish around the marked location in the photo and was yelled at by some indigenous folks casting on the reserve side of the river. I was told I needed to leave immediately. To the best of my knowledge, I was OK being where I was. A polite discussion could not be had so I gathered my things and headed out.
I've read the Region 2 regulations for the Chehalis River and I've always found the definitions rather grey. The boundaries aren't as clear as other tributaries. Not to mention the hatchery being offset from the now-diverted river adds to the confusion. Can someone help clear these points up for me? I'd rather be educated than be caught fishing in the wrong areas. I won't visit it again unless I know for certain where I can and can't be.
Thanks!
This past weekend I walked n' waded the Chehalis river after having hiked around the area previously to explore. The morning started off well, but as I continued downstream along the Fisherman's Trail/hatchery-side of the river (toward the Harrison River) I met some people that weren't very happy to see me. I stopped to fish around the marked location in the photo and was yelled at by some indigenous folks casting on the reserve side of the river. I was told I needed to leave immediately. To the best of my knowledge, I was OK being where I was. A polite discussion could not be had so I gathered my things and headed out.
I've read the Region 2 regulations for the Chehalis River and I've always found the definitions rather grey. The boundaries aren't as clear as other tributaries. Not to mention the hatchery being offset from the now-diverted river adds to the confusion. Can someone help clear these points up for me? I'd rather be educated than be caught fishing in the wrong areas. I won't visit it again unless I know for certain where I can and can't be.
Thanks!