Mile 182 Report
Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek
November 26, 2022
No issue to report, but a recently deceased sturgeon was near the top of the wrack line.
Report Details
No issue to report, but a recently deceased sturgeon was near the top of the wrack line. Google images says it was a green sturgeon, but ID was closer to a white. The fish was grey, and approximately 7.5 feet long. Not sure what happened, although gut was damaged. High swell say 10-12 feet.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
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Dale Lee
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