Post Falls boat ramp to close for season

The Q’emiln Park boat launch ramp on the Spokane River in Post Falls will be closed for the season beginning Monday, Nov. 9.

The ramp, located upstream of Avista’s Post Falls Hydroelectric Development, is typically closed each year in mid-November due to weather conditions and dropping water levels.

The boat launch must remain closed for safety reasons for much of the fall through spring, according to a press release. Generally, the ramp re-opens in the late spring or early summer, depending on the amount of inflows into Lake Coeur d’Alene.

"Please remember water levels and conditions around the dam are subject to change at any time, and river users should exercise caution whenever using the waterways," the release said.

Customers can access waterflow information at www.myavista.com/waterflow or in Idaho call 208-769-1357.