Mile 244 Report
Wecoma Beach north, Lincoln City, Roads End south
October 14, 2020
Fishing in the marine reserve which i called into the wildlife tip hotline.
Report Details
Fishing in the marine reserve which i called into the wildlife tip hotline.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 2.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 40. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 30. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 4. Fishing: 1. Increasing number of people fishing and shellfish harvesting on miles 244 and 245. We need help protecting the roads end area of the cascade head marine reserve.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Fishing in the marine reserve zone.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 20.
Notable Wildlife
More than average number of greater moon jellies (20-40), washed up on the shore.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
Report Images
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