Mile 232 - Boiler Bay Wayside, Picnic Area, Government Point - 03/21/2026

Report Details

It was Whale Watch Week! Tons of visitors out on a sunny and windy day. No whales, but we did see an adult bald eagle.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Tide Level: 452 feet.

Activities

Types of Activities: Sitting, Walking/Running, Painting/Photography, Fishing/Clamming/Harvesting.

Number of people: 114. Number of dogs: 7.

Other Activities: I was there volunteering for Whale Watch Week with parks. Whale Watching Volunteers had a demonstration table.. I called OSPD to report llegal fishing. Ranger on the phone informed me that fishing isn't illegal, it is only illegal if they disturb nesting birds. He indicated that the sigange at Bolier Bay is not correct. An officer came out and spoke with the fisherman. The officer relayed the same information to me that the Ranger provided over the phone..

Concerns

People/dogs/vehicles in closure areas

Notable Wildlife

1 bald eagle