Bowman Bay
Looking at Bowman Bay in the distance.
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Bowman bay is off of Hwy 20 just before Deception pass. Take the Hwy 20 exit to Anacortes from I-5 and follow the directions to Oak Harbor or Deception Pass Bridge. You will see two lakes on the way. The first lake is Campbell Lake and the second is Deception Pass Lake or Pass Lake. At Pass like take a right and then the first left to Bowman bay.
Pass lake offers some great trout fishing. It is a fly fishing only lake with several restriction. The restrictions include no motors, minimum size, and a catch limit. Most fly fishing is done from float/pantoon boats or small row boats. There is a nice gravel parking lot with easy access to the lake.
Bowman bay is a large park with playgrounds, picnic area, restrooms, dock, beach and trails. The trails leading from Bowman bay towards Deception pass are well marked. However, there are side trails that can lead to nowhere and this is not an area where children should be allowed to wonder. The currents in the area are strong and the trails will often follow along high drop offs into the water below.
The trails spit off into two areas. The first will cross a sandy beach to a small island. The beach is often vacant and is great for kids to play or just hang out and sunbathe. After crossing the beach the trail takes you up and around 3/4 of the island. The views of the sound are spectacular and wild bird life abundant. Bald eagles and other sea birds are common. So are seals along the shore line. The above photo is part of this trail looking back at Bowman bay.
If you choose not to take the first fork to the beach you will continue towards Deception Pass. The end of the trail will be a grassy hillside which drops into the Pass. You will be greeted with a beautiful view of Deception pass bridge. This area is ideal for a quiet intimate picnic. Don't forget to bring along you camera for the views and memories.
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Bowman bay is off of Hwy 20 just before Deception pass. Take the Hwy 20 exit to Anacortes from I-5 and follow the directions to Oak Harbor or Deception Pass Bridge. You will see two lakes on the way. The first lake is Campbell Lake and the second is Deception Pass Lake or Pass Lake. At Pass like take a right and then the first left to Bowman bay.
Pass lake offers some great trout fishing. It is a fly fishing only lake with several restriction. The restrictions include no motors, minimum size, and a catch limit. Most fly fishing is done from float/pantoon boats or small row boats. There is a nice gravel parking lot with easy access to the lake.
Bowman bay is a large park with playgrounds, picnic area, restrooms, dock, beach and trails. The trails leading from Bowman bay towards Deception pass are well marked. However, there are side trails that can lead to nowhere and this is not an area where children should be allowed to wonder. The currents in the area are strong and the trails will often follow along high drop offs into the water below.
The trails spit off into two areas. The first will cross a sandy beach to a small island. The beach is often vacant and is great for kids to play or just hang out and sunbathe. After crossing the beach the trail takes you up and around 3/4 of the island. The views of the sound are spectacular and wild bird life abundant. Bald eagles and other sea birds are common. So are seals along the shore line. The above photo is part of this trail looking back at Bowman bay.
If you choose not to take the first fork to the beach you will continue towards Deception Pass. The end of the trail will be a grassy hillside which drops into the Pass. You will be greeted with a beautiful view of Deception pass bridge. This area is ideal for a quiet intimate picnic. Don't forget to bring along you camera for the views and memories.
posted by Hunting/Fishing Fool at 12:06 PM
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