Diver Reviews:    (Please share your own experiences by clicking here!)

04/04/2008 Anonymous (Avg: 4.47 Review) -

11/18/2004 Richard (Avg: 4.54 Review) - This is about the best shore diving spot in Washington. There's the potential for surf, but currents are actually pretty minimal in close to shore. The kelp beds are spectacular and very lively, with oodles of invertebrates and loads of small fish. Despite its marine reserve status, large fish are not common. Despite the local guidebooks current planning descriptions, I have dove here without regard to currents. You're more likely to have a problem with surf and/or surge. Diving before the summer afternoon sea breeze comes up is helpful.

04/01/2004 Ron Simmons (Avg: 3.28 Review) - Salt Creek is a dive site that offers many rewards for a diver that looks for the out of the way dive site. I started diving here in winter of 1978 have dove this site in all 4 seasons. It can be a challenge to dive here. The surge can toss you around or sweep you across the bottom. But if you watch the weather conditions and tides you can enjoyable dive. I like starting at the east end by the kitchen and heading west and coming out on Tongue Point. The reef with the kelp beds are is so spectacular in the spring with all of the new fishes swimming in schools. It is so colorful here like being in some aquarium seen. The depth is around 25-35 feet all the way. The exit is nice, and if you time the swell you can be standing up with your fins in your hand and walk out. Enjoy your dive.

03/12/2003 Curt Johnson (Avg: 4.68 Review) - This is worth the drive. Many people from "away" camp at the park to dive there. I feel that the best diving is down the stairs at the west end of the park. It is shallow, but is a labyrinth of gorgeous benthic organisms. It can be dived at any time of the year, but because of the exposure, you must watch for surf. The normal array of fish - lingcod, Irish lords, rockfish, wolf eel, perch - are present. A careful search will most likely be rewarded with several octopus. Organisms normally expected in the ocean often drift in here. A neat dive from a beautiful location.

ShoreDiving Resources:


Additional Resources:

Dive Site Links:   (If you have a relevant link for Salt Creek, please write us here.)
*  Shell Fish Regulations -- Washinton Department of Fish and Wildlife
*  Confusing Sign -- Mr. Alex Hepler, Dave Croonquist provided me a copy of your e-mail asking about the regulations at the Salt Creek Park and for clarification of the county sign posted indicating that no marine life may be harvested. I spoke to Fish and Wildlife Officer Win Miller, who has been stationed in Clallam County for most of his career. He advised me that the county regulation has been in place for over 20 years and applies to the beach only. Salmon angling from the shore is legal, however he also stated that he rarely observes shore anglers at that location due to the adjacent kelp bed. Mr. Croonquist was correct in that a county ordinance, like the one referenced in the sign, can be more restrictive than state law. There are many county and city owned properties that are closed to fishing or shellfish harvest that would otherwise be in an area open under state fishing regulations. I hope this serves to clarify this issue for you. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call. My office phone number in Montesano is 360-249-1226, or I can be reached on my cell phone at 360-701-6261. Sincerely, Dan Brinson, Captain, WDFW Enforcement, Region Six, Montesano

Diver Averages for  Salt Creek  (1=worst, 5=best)