Redband Launch

Check out Redband Launch

The video that says it all. People are already using Redband Launch. Located in Peaceful Valley's Redband Park (formerly Glover Field), the launch provides anglers, rafters and paddlers unprecedented and easy access to the Great Gorge. "It's a premier addition to the Spokane River Water Trail," said Forum Executive Director Andy Dunau.

Four plus years in the making, the Spokane River Forum led development of this initiative. It was made possible through partner and funding support from the City of Spokane, Washington Department of Commerce, Spokane Conservation District, the Spokane Tribe of Indians, TransCanada, and Spokane Indians Baseball. Said Dunau, "Their contributions combined with broad and deep stakeholder support proves great things can happen when people work together." Read More

Join the River Access Team, Support the May 9th Spokane River Film Festival Benefit

Join Silver Bow Fly Shop and the Spokane River Forum for the annual International Fly Fishing Film Festival May 9th at the Garland Theatre.  Buy your tickets now. Proceeds from this benefit will help the Forum and its partners continue to improve Great Gorge Spokane River access.

Said Sean Visintainer with Silver Bow Fly Show, "When I started fishing and guiding the Great Gorge, people kinda thought I was a wackadoodle. Now look. People are out there all the time and the redband launch gives us the put-in we've wanted and needed for years."

Doors open at 5 pm so you can get in on prizes being raffled, visit with each other and more. Films begin at 7. You'll find them fun and funny with just the right amount of hook to celebrate adventure, travel, conservation, and profiles. A good time for all is guaranteed.