Mile 232 Report
Boiler Bay Wayside, Picnic Area, Government Point
December 27, 2025
Around 10 people were fishing or getting ready to fish in the protected areas.
Report Details
Around 10 people were fishing or getting ready to fish in the protected areas.
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.3 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 2.
Other Activities: Watching the water. There were 5 people fishing and 2 people walking around in the protected area. I called in the fishing violations twice, as more people were arriving to fish after my first call. On my second call, the dispatcher relayed that the ranger had indicated it was a free-fishing day. I questioned whether they should be fishing in a protected bird habitat. The message was, as long as they don't disturb the birds. This seems wrong..
Concerns
People/dogs/vehicles in closure areas
Notable Wildlife
Western gulls, Black oystercatchers, crows, and Brewer's blackbirds
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 1 adult Western gull and 1 juvenile Western gull
Illegal fishing
Trespassing
Black Oystercatchers and Western gull
Dead gull
Illegal fishing
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