Headed out at 11 am from Sultan Sportsman park. Love jetting out from the Sultan river to the Skykomish. Low water this far into summer. I tried out my hybrid Kayak/Paddle board with a pole to steer. Only two danger spots that were easy to get out and lead the boat around, East of Thousand Trails campground, a huge pile of stumps and trees, strainers. I am always surprised that this stretch is not more popular. There were no spots so shallow that I had to walk. Salmon (I assume humpies) were scarce but jumping like crazy. A Crane but no other wildlife this late in the day. Loved seeing a elderly group of kayak-er enjoying the same space. Great beginner place to learn poling. I got pretty proficient in the 6 hours it took to get to Lewis Street bridge in Monroe. Remember to parking along Lewis St for pull out so you don't have to use two state parking passes.
