Paddling Area
Bowman Bay
Deception Pass State Park · Fidalgo Island
Launch
Bowman Bay Boat Launch
Dates
May 1–3
Groups
3+
Restroom
Yes
Fee
Discover Pass
Part of Deception Pass State Park, on the Fidalgo Island side. Discover Pass required. Restroom building near the day-use and picnic area.
Conditions
Tide · Bowman Bay
| Date | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | −0.7 ft @ 10:43 | 6.9 ft @ 18:37 |
| May 2 | −1.1 ft @ 11:12 | 7.2 ft @ 19:21 |
| May 3 | −1.4 ft @ 11:45 | 7.4 ft @ 20:05 |
NOAA CO-OPS
Current · Deception Pass
| Date | Phase | Slack | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Flood | 10:33 | 4.7 kt @ 14:12 |
| May 2 | Flood | 11:08 | 4.8 kt @ 14:44 |
| May 3 | Flood | 11:41 | 4.9 kt @ 14:43 |
NOAA CO-OPS
Map
Launch
Play Spot
Lunch Spot
Play Spots
| Spot | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Bowman Bay | protection, rocks | |
| Deception Island | tide race, noodling | |
| Lighthouse Point | hydraulic, eddyline | |
| Northwest Island | noodling, rocks | |
| Reservation Head | wall, noodling | |
| Rosario Head | wall, noodling | |
| Urchin Rocks | rocks, noodling |
Lunch Spots
| Spot | Restroom | Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Bowman Bay Boat Launch | Yes | 3+ |
| Deception Island | No | 1 |
| Portage Isthmus | Yes | 2+ |
| Red Rock Beach | Yes | 2+ |
| Reservation Head | No | 1 |
| Rosario Beach | Yes | 3+ |
| Telegraph Bight | No | 1 |
