Visit Williamette Narrows down to Fish Eddy - L2 - T2557

When
July 19, 2025
9:15 AM
Location
Willamette Park, West Linn
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Full Name: Nicholas Marshall
Narrative: The Narrows is one of the prettiest parts of the Willamette River in the Portland area, and is located above the Willamette Falls. In the summer, the conditions are typically mild. This is one of Nick’s mentored paddles with Joseph Skudlarek serving as the mentor.

We will meet at 9:15am at the main boat ramp at Willamette Park in West Linn. We will launch at 10:00am, and paddle upstream through the narrows to Fish Eddy (3.9 miles from Willamette Park). We will take a break for lunch on one of the islands of the narrows before heading back, and we expected to be off the water by 2:30pm.

Bring snacks/water/lunch and sun protection.

The water temperature is expected to be 65-70°F, so cold water protective clothing is not required. Wear what works best for you. If you want to practice rescues, some kind of cold water protective clothing might be nice.

Forecast:

Gauge Height, expected: 56ft, mild conditions [1]

Water Temperature: expected: 65-75F, mild [2]

Weather: forecast for location to check as event approaches [3]

[1] https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-14207740/#dataTypeId=continuous-00065-0&period=P450D

[2] https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-14207770/#dataTypeId=daily-00010-0&period=P450D

[3] https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-122.652&lat=45.338

Meeting Time: 9:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 10:00:00 AM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Willamette Park, West Linn https://www.google.com/maps/place/45%C2%B020'20.1%22N+122%C2%B038'58.9%22W/@45.3389259,-122.6503337,125m
Take out: Willamette Park, West Linn https://www.google.com/maps/place/45%C2%B020'20.1%22N+122%C2%B038'58.9%22W/@45.3389259,-122.6503337,125m
Route Alternative for bad weather: Shorten the route
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: None
Primary Organizer: Nicholas Marshall
Co-Organizer(s): Joseph Skudlarek
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? No
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? Yes
First Aid /CPR Person:
Maximum number of paddlers: 8
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60-90F
Estimated Water Temperature: 65-75F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4.5 hrs
Tide times & heights: N/A
Current information: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-14207740/#dataTypeId=continuous-00065-0&period=P450D
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 1: 0-7 knots (8 mph)
Swell/Surf size: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no 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: Willamette Park, West Linn https://www.google.com/maps/place/45%C2%B020'20.1%22N+122%C2%B038'58.9%22W/@45.3389259,-122.6503337,125m
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)

Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon