Camano Is. Dives?

[Seth T.]

Hello all, I'm new to the forums. I've recently moved to Stanwood and am wondering where there might be some good shore dives around Camino Island? I've been to the Coves, Edmonds, and Mukilteo more times than I can count, so I'd really like a new place. Any thoughts?

[John Rawlings]

Hello all, I'm new to the forums. I've recently moved to Stanwood and am wondering where there might be some good shore dives around Camino Island? I've been to the Coves, Edmonds, and Mukilteo more times than I can count, so I'd really like a new place. Any thoughts?

I've only dived it from a boat, but there is an artificial reef ("fish haven")off of Onamac Point (Not a tribal word....it's just "Camano" spelled backwards!). It is a huge pile of boulders, rubble and cement culverts covered with anemones and other life. I've often wondered if you could get to it from shore because there seems to be quite a bit of beach there.

- John

[Sounder]

Hello all, I'm new to the forums. I've recently moved to Stanwood and am wondering where there might be some good shore dives around Camino Island? I've been to the Coves, Edmonds, and Mukilteo more times than I can count, so I'd really like a new place. Any thoughts?

I've only dived it from a boat, but there is an artificial reef ("fish haven")off of Onamac Point (Not a tribal word....it's just "Camano" spelled backwards!). It is a huge pile of boulders, rubble and cement culverts covered with anemones and other life. I've often wondered if you could get to it from shore because there seems to be quite a bit of beach there.

- John

You could probably drive to the beach in an "El Camino!" :rr: (sorry)

[Seth T.]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[John Rawlings]

I saw the biggest Ling Cod in my life at the Onamac Point reef years ago. She was absolutely colossal. Although it's been a few years since I've dived there, every time I've been there we've been the only ones around - diving OR fishing.

- John

[Seth T.]

So how would I get there without a boat?

[Seth T.]

Actually, I just answered my own question. I mapquested the latitude and longitude. Very cool. Check out the map: Here

[Seth T.]

Those of you that have dove Onamac Point, how far off the shore does the boat drop you off? Would it be a deadly far surface swim if I go from the shore?

[John Rawlings]

Those of you that have dove Onamac Point, how far off the shore does the boat drop you off? Would it be a deadly far surface swim if I go from the shore?

I've never seen it from the shore, and never planned on a shore swim there so I didn't pay a lot of attention to the distance. As I recall, though, (and it's been years since I've dived it), it seemed like it might be a helluva swim.....perhaps greater than the Edmonds Oil Pier. There used to be a can float attached to the reef. If it's been maintained in place you should be able to see it from shore and make a good estimate of the distance.

Pick up a nautical chart of that area and look for an area just off Onamac Point labeled as "fish haven". You should be able to extrapolate the distance from shore on an accurate chart.

- John

[Seth T.]

Wow, thanks for the information John!

[Sea of Green]

The nearest roads according to Mapquest are Onamac Way and S Admiralty Way. I'm always on the lookout for new shore dive sites, I may put it on my list and take a drive up there and see if there's any public access from shore.

[Seth T.]

I plan on driving by there tonight on my way to the state park for a night dive. I'll let you know what I find. If it's accessible, let's hit it up next week!

[Sea of Green]

I plan on driving by there tonight on my way to the state park for a night dive. I'll let you know what I find. If it's accessible, let's hit it up next week!

Sure, I love the adventure of exploring unknown sites. Provided there is public access.

P.S. What state park are you referring to?

[Seth T.]

P.S. What state park are you referring to?

The only one on Camano Is.! ](*,)

[Sea of Green]

P.S. What state park are you referring to?

The only one on Camano Is.! ](*,)

That would have to be (what else?) Camano Island State Park. How is it for diving?

[Seth T.]

That would have to be (what else?) Camano Island State Park. How is it for diving?

I'm going tonight. I'll let you know.

[TCWestby]

From the arial photo it looks like you can drive right to the beach. There appears to be a boat launch there.

[Seth T.]

From the arial photo it looks like you can drive right to the beach. There appears to be a boat launch there.

Yes, it looks like it, but it is gated and most likely a "private" beach. Virtually every inch of beach on the island is privately owned.

[sheahanmcculla]

Did anyone get a chance to shore dive Onamac Reef? I want to try it but havn't heard if it's accessable from shore.

Thanks

[TCWestby]

I've driven by and it is chained off and a long walk, looks like a better boat dive.

[H20doctor]

Oh seth .... your not new? youve just been absent from the board.. I have dove camano Is state Park. Its all mud and Silt bottom. Kayak Piont. There is a boat launch there and camping..etc..etc... The boat launch is the only intersting thing there as there is junk from boats going in and not coming out.

[sheahanmcculla]

That's not what I wanted to hear TCWestby!!!!

[Pez7378]

Oh seth .... your not new? youve just been absent from the board.. I have dove camano Is state Park. Its all mud and Silt bottom. Kayak Piont. There is a boat launch there and camping..etc..etc... The boat launch is the only intersting thing there as there is junk from boats going in and not coming out.

Hehehe Chris, Sheahan revived an old thread started by Seth T. He's been absent for some time now. I wonder if he's still around?

[H20doctor]

Its Seth... ! Hey seth where Ya been..? We need to go lake diving !!

[Pez7378]

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