Contact Info
71 West Main
Pomeroy, WA 99347
Basics
- Location:
- located entirely within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness
Description
Crooked Creek is located entirely within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. All of the tributaries of Crooked Creek are in Washington State. Just the last one ½ mile of Crooked Creek is in Oregon before it flows into the Wenaha River.
Crooked Creek is a major creek for a large drainage area. Thus, there are many other creeks contributing to Crooked Creek's size and volume. The creek runs clear and cold. Steelhead, spring/summer chinook salmon, and whitefish as well as bull trout and rainbow trout, can be found in Crooked Creek. The Federally listed T&E species have special restriction, so be sure to check with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing regulations to check on closures and limits before starting to fish. The lower two miles of Crooked Creek is located in Oregon, so be sure you know which side of the state border you’re on.
Since Crooked Creek is entirely within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, remoteness and challenge are its major draws (along with the fish). The creek is lightly fished, thus ensuring seclusion. The access trails and trails along the creek are well maintained. A fishing trip into the area would offer a tremendous experience and an enjoyable time by all!
Details
Location:
Additional Details:
Wilderness - No motorized equipment or mountain bikes.
Open to foot and horseback only.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail parking permit required at most trailheads.
Campsites must be located 75 feet away from live water.
Amenities
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
This route is not recommended for trailers or horse trailers. Take State Highway #128 from Pomeroy, WA. Where road Y's - approximately 10 miles - continue straight on Mountain Road #40. Follow Road #40 for 35 miles. Take first main right coming down off the mountain Road #40. Follow road around to Three Forks Trailhead.
From Troy, OR., follow sign routing to Pomeroy, WA. Once started up the main Mountain Road, take first left - Road #4039. Follow road around to Three Forks Trailhead. From the Trailhead, follow Three Forks Trail #3133 for 3 miles to Crooked Creek. Fish either direction. About 5 miles south of the trail junction is the Washington/Oregon border.