Fishing, Crabbing & Clamming

Fresh Dungeness Crab Dinners, whole or half crabs at market price includes beans, salad, bread and beverage. Old Charleston School House on Seven Devils Road. All proceeds help support the Charleston Visitor Center.

Bastendorff Beach is a favorite among surfers, kiters, beachcombers and locals and

Bastendorff Beach

tourists alike. You’ll find an uninterrupted beach and ocean views can be enjoyed here. Bastendorff Beach is defined by Yoakam Head and the south jetty at the entrance of the bay. Located ¼ mile off the Cape …

Captain Bill and Captain Kathi are ready to give you a memorable, fun fishing trip.  They will go all out to find and get you fish! Captain Bill and Captain Kathi  will give you helpful tips and assist you. Your safety and fun is their focus.  

You will see the …

Sporting equipment, fishing and hunting licenses, apparel.

Located at the end of Cape Arago Highway, you’ll find Cape Arago Beach. Tucked away below the cliffs, a short walk along the steep trails will take you to a secluded cove where tide pooling and fossils can be found. Visitors can also enjoy whale watching, fishing, and scuba diving. …

Famuos for the finest Salmon, Albacore Tuna, Crab, Oysters and other fine seafood these water’s have to offer. At Chuck’s, they pick only the best! Gift packs and samplers are available as well and all are freshly prepared, hand packed and processed to keep their natural flavor.

No artificial ingredients are …

When the Tide is out, the table is set!Empire District, Multiple locationsJoin the Empire celebration of the history, the clams, the culture, and the future of our area. Venues include the Fire Hall, the Hollering Place, Ed Lund Park, the Tribal House of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw tribes, …

Located near Coos Bay waterways and Interpretive Centers.

Throughout the year low tides provide access to a bountiful resource; clams. A clam-digging adventure on the tidelands of Coos Bay can result in a tasty treat whether served in chowder, steamed or fried. The most common varieties found around the bay include gaper, cockle, littleneck, softshell and butter.

Photo Courtesy Tom Baacke

Length: 5 miles (one way)

Difficulty: Easy

Surface: Dirt, gravel

Information courtesy of Coos Trails.

Access:  

From Coos Bay, drive on US 101 to William Tugman State Park, located 1 mile north of Lakeside on the right (east) side.  From any of the day use parking areas walk south toward the campground. …