Heart of the Dunes 2009

Commercial boats come and go

Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009 Several commercial fishermen those who catch fish and shellfish for delivery to markets, unload their boats in Winchester Bay. During the winter, several boats will deliver Dungeness crab. During the summer, they often de...Read more

A day on the ocean ” or dock or mudflat

Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009 There are lots of opportunities available to anglers, clammers and crabbers along the coast. But make sure to have a current copy of the Oregon Sportfishing Regulations. Nothing can take the edge off what would otherwise be a...Read more

Oysters galore!

Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009 Umpqua Aquaculture is home to one of Winchester Bay's best-kept secrets: oysters. Visitors can watch workers shuck the delectable shellfish and, later, purchase oysters from the retail store. From the Umpqua River Lighthou...Read more

An ocean gateway

Published: Thursday, June 4th 2009 Winchester Bay is home to Salmon Harbor, a safe haven for fishing and recreational boats, in addition to sailboats. The U.S. Coast Guard maintains a station here. Winchester Bay is a gateway to fishing in the Pacific Ocean...Read more

Hidden treasure! Watch commercial boats

Published: Monday, May 5th 2008 Several commercial fishermen — those who catch fish and shellfish for delivery to markets, unload their boats in Winchester Bay. During the winter, several boats will deliver Dungeness crab. During the summer, they often deli...Read more

Catch a fresh crab

Published: Monday, May 5th 2008 Catching and cooking your own crab is an easy task. Basically, you bait a trap, cook the crab and eat. The first items you need are a recreational shellfish license and a crab ring or crab trap; several local businesses rent ...Read more

A day on the ocean

Published: Monday, May 5th 2008 There are lots of opportunities available to anglers, clammers and crabbers along the coast. But make sure to have a current copy of the Oregon Sportfishing Regulations. Nothing can take the edge off what would otherwise be a...Read more

Aw, shucks - oysters, that is

Published: Monday, May 5th 2008 From the Umpqua River Lighthouse or the U.S. Highway 101 Wayfinding Point, visitors often notice a “triangle” in Winchester Bay, and wonder “what are all those buoys doing bobbing in the rock enclosed triangle area?” It’s ...Read more

Oysters galore!

Published: Monday, May 5th 2008 Umpqua Aquaculture is home to one of Winchester Bay’s best-kept secrets: oysters. Visitors can watch workers shuck the delectable shellfish and, later, purchase oysters from the retail store....Read more