Mile 243 Report
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
December 3, 2025
Calm, low tide, before the King Tides expected tomorrow.
Report Details
Calm, low tide, before the King Tides expected tomorrow. Significant number of Sheephead Minnows at Wrack line appear to be from last day or two, uniform size and condition. Concentration varies but dense in places and less in others.
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 56. Number of dogs: 5.
Other Activities: NW 15th Street access is closed for anticipated King Tides..
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Google Images says Sheephead Minnows at Wrack line. Concentrated at NW 30th but scattered all along Wrack Line. Unusual, high tides, all appeared to be same species and same size. Hundreds of little fish.
Wrackline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass. See above
Man-made Modifications
Observed on 12/01/2025 below vacation rental about 4 houses south of NW 34th access, Lincoln City. Appeared to be family building channel from top of dune to beach. Photos attached.
Low tide before King Tides 12/03/2025
Sheephead Minnows at wrack line 12032025
Sheephead Minnows at wrack line 12032025
Observed 12/01/2025, appeared to be family digging cannel in the dune below vacation rental about 4 houses South of NW 34th access. Tried to report via Dispatch but could not access on phone. Saw ranger truck going north on beach about 30 minutes later but could not see if they wre responding.
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