jwright
9/8/2014 7:52:00 PMThanks for the report Matt. I am trying to learn the Stilly better and wondered where the Norman Hole is in the Sylvana area? Thanks
scraig1962
9/9/2014 7:00:00 AMNice report Matt. Jwright, I dont fish them often, but if you exit i5 and drive through the town of Silvanna there is a bridge that crosses the Stilly right before Norman road that people fish under. Also, if you take a left onto Norman road there are a few holes there also. Theres usually trucks parked on the side of the road with WDFW access passes in the window so they are easy to spot.
Matt
9/9/2014 8:56:00 AMThe "Norman Hole" is a sandbar down Norman Road as described by scraig1962. Just go through Silvanna all the way until you cross the river over Pioneer Hwy, then turn left on Norman Road. Follow that all the way down until you get to the big Warehouse/Barn on the right with a gated parking/access on the left. There are usually cars parked there. There is a steel cable following the road down from the gate, and "Do Not Block Gate" signs. Park there, and walk in. Walk along the ROAD the farmer allows access to the river but does NOT want individuals walking through the grass.
VooDuuChild
9/13/2014 6:58:00 AMMatt, that is excellent advice for walking in. I've known Bill (owner of the farm) for years, and it is his generosity that allows us to use the property to access the river. If the gate is open, I would still advise parking outside and walking in as that gate is opened and closed daily and when it's closed, it's locked and you're stuck. And if you're like me, I do a walk up and down the beach picking up trash every time I leave. It's the least we can do for Bill.
stillyfisher
9/23/2014 9:40:00 PMThere is no good fishing at the Norman Hole... definitely not worth the walk in... ;-)
Bobber_Dogging_Gal
3/23/2015 1:39:00 PMIs it really not worth the walk in as one poster said? Any other feedback from local fishers appreciated.