Update: Changes to US 2 at Wallace River Bridge

Project Update - Crews are scheduled to install barrier along eastbound US 2 near Wallace River Bridge on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 8 and 9. To avoid damaging a fiber optic cable in the work area, we will install concrete barrier rather than guardrail along the eastbound lane of US 2. Crews will begin prepping the area on Monday, Feb. 7.

Crews will install the barrier along eastbound US 2 just west of the Wallace River Bridge between Startup and Gold Bar, eliminating access to the gravel parking area on the south side of the highway. Parking will not be allowed on the shoulder of US 2.

This work is part of our efforts to reduce the risk of serious collisions on US 2 between Monroe and Gold Bar. From January 2000 through June 2010 there were 13 collisions at this location, including three injury collisions. Five of the collisions were rear-end collisions and one involved a vehicle leaving the roadway and striking a boulder. Two other collisions involved drivers entering the highway. The barrier and parking restriction will help reduce the risk of run-off-the-road collisions and collisions involving drivers entering or leaving the highway.

We know this is a popular parking area for people fishing on the Wallace River and we appreciate your help in spreading the word about the project. For more information on the US 2 Safety Improvements project, please visit our Web page: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/us2/safetyimprovements. You can also contact me or Cathy George, our engineering manager, with questions or concerns. Cathy can be reached at 206-440-4774 or georgeca@wsdot.wa.gov.

Thanks,
Meghan

Meghan Soptich Pembroke
WSDOT communications
206.440.4704
www.wsdot.wa.gov

i have been so sick too! watchin all these people post stuff on the internet because they are too lazy to go check for themselves. I remember when fishermen were fishermen and everyone had to figure it out on their own.... good luck fishin h()m()s

Been out sick so haven't had a chance do any fishing so any reports would great, Going to head out on Tuesday so with some luck and some good info maybe get in to some chromers

fished on 10/11 by the hatchery, saw some silvers, none caught, did catch and released an ugly 15lb king....very fun

I asked one of the workers there at the intake and they said they been to busy to take down the 400' sign and the bars in the water last week... it should be down now.

Sure appreciate the info! Haven't been out much but did make couple visits to the wallace. Didn't hook anything on the wallace but had luck on the snohomish and lower sky. When the next rain hit the wallace will see a surge. Good Luck and Go gettem!

Hey, Jay. They did post a sign on the tree above the fish intake it says no FISHING 400' DOWN STREAM OF SIGN. So ya been out fishing any fresh fish? I'm heading out on friday hope ya left me a fish.

Just checking but the last time I checked the regulations and emergency updates it was ok to fish that area. Regulations states from 363rd to 200' upstream of the intake. Is there a sign posted?

Went and fished from cedar tree hole down to shermans, Some fresh fish are in just not in great numbers only hook-up's i had were old boots and jacks.On my way back i stopped to take look at the intake and it had a couple dozen fresh silvers but ya can't fish there because it's closed but still a couple asshole we're fishing anyway maybe they can't read, Maybe Sunday will be a better day.

Yesterday. Water was low. May change with the incoming rain. Not much fish. Saw a couple caught. Heard of some Jacks too. Slow for now. Still waiting for the push. Had a lot of casting practice. Nice and fun area!

Anyone catching any fish,maybe a silver?

Water is low, 4ft visibility. Not much activity. May change with rain.

Anyone been to the Wallace today? Heading out in the morning hope some fish moved up,See ya there.

Fish everywhere you can, water dropped the last few days and is easier to walk down river, cought one steelie today on a dropper egg and nymph!

I'm new to the Wallace. Where is the best place to fish kings and steelies this time of year? whats the best rig?

Thanks for the help.

No steel for me at the wallace. Maybe some rain will help! Did manage to C&R a 16" rainbow on the Pilchuck.

Anyone been hooking any steel?

Fished yesterday at the cedar hole and fronting may creek. No bits, no fish seen. Had several people working the area but none caught. Water is low and clearing. Nice Day...

It's nice to hear from you thomas. Is your E-mail the same? i've sent you E-mails a couple of times but no reply, Mine is the same but if you don't have it,(flyfisherscott@comcast.net)In the spring let,s get together to fish Methow.It's been real hit & miss for steelie's no hook up's sence the second week December.Hey can you make it over here for a day to go fishing anytime soon? hope to here from you soon.Scott.

Hey scott this is thomas we mey on the wallace a couple of years ago! Cool to see on this chatboard! The Methow is frozen! But should be amazing 2nd ot third week of March. I had a seven fish day at the beginning of Nov.

hit the wallace with drift gear and nothing

haven't seen any fish last 2 days. caught 2 steelhead down by monroe though!

Nothing locally but had success on the Cow.

anything good happening for winter Fish?

Just passed by and did notice a few cars in parking lot at the hatchery. Did see couple guys fly fishing the lower side by hwy 2 bridge. Water seems low. Went to reiters.