Dan,
I've only floated the Nisqually twice. There is a good launch site at the Centralia hydroelectric powerhouse just NW of Yelm. You can take out at the public access known as the handicap access just upstream of the Pacific Hwy bridge over the river. It's about a 6 mile float, is not difficult, assuming you know a bit about handling a boat on a river. I caught a few small cutts while searching for early sea runs. I found better cutthroat fishing on the little D, for comparison, but the Nisqually float is very scenic and enjoyable. You should try it at least once.
Sg
I've only floated the Nisqually twice. There is a good launch site at the Centralia hydroelectric powerhouse just NW of Yelm. You can take out at the public access known as the handicap access just upstream of the Pacific Hwy bridge over the river. It's about a 6 mile float, is not difficult, assuming you know a bit about handling a boat on a river. I caught a few small cutts while searching for early sea runs. I found better cutthroat fishing on the little D, for comparison, but the Nisqually float is very scenic and enjoyable. You should try it at least once.
Sg