Float tubing the Basin for steelhead

[Nor_Cal_Drifter]

Not legal. Cannot be within 250ft of face of dam. Serious business - like homeland security taking you away for a body cavity search serious. If you are in a float tube 250ft downstream from the dam you're not gonna be able to hold - you're going for a float downstream in a hurry.

[WHT.RUS]

Anyone ever think about Float tubing the basin. Mainly around the very deep parts near the wall and maybe near the north bank if possible.
Its it even legal to do so ???
I do`nt see anything that says you can`t??
gotta be some fish kickin it there
SF

I wouldn't want to fish at the wall on a float unless you want to get hit with ounce weights by angry people at the bank.

Secondly, I think during salmon season, you can't fish on a floating device passed the cable. Not sure if its the same for steelhead.

Also, on the south side, I believe there is a sign that you have to be 250 ft - xxx ft away from the dam. I think I seen that sign in 2006 when I parked at the aquatic center.

[stefanoflo]

Anyone ever think about Float tubing the basin. Mainly around the very deep parts near the wall and maybe near the north bank if possible.
Its it even legal to do so ???
I do`nt see anything that says you can`t??
gotta be some fish kickin it there
SF