| Siletz and Alsea Bay |
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Coastal Bars, Bays & Rivers
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| Siletz Bay |
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Do not attempt to cross the bar at any time. The entrance is unimproved and not intended for
navigation.
Most boat traffic is concentrated on the river or in the bay channels. Because there are no jetties and the channel is shallow, surf is usually present. On the strong ebb tide, the current reaches five to seven knots at the entrance, enough force to pull an underpowered vessel or one having engine failure over the bar into the surf.
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| Alsea Bay |
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There are no jetties at Alsea Bay. With the bar shifting frequently, the entrance is unstable.
Fishing or crabbing near the mouth of the bay can be dangerous if the boat motor fails on an ebb tide. Boaters should have an anchor ready when operating near the entrance.
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