Fogarty Creek is designated as a Marine Conservation Area (MCA) to protect plants and wildlife while encouraging enjoyment of the area.
You can help safeguard this remarkable area by following tidepool etiquette and the site-specific regulations. Check out the tide, beach safety tips, and tidepool species guide to best enjoy the wonders of this site.
At Fogarty Creek MCA there is no take of shellfish and other invertebrates in the intertidal or subtidal zones, and no take of fish from a boat. The collection of kelps and seaweeds is subject to coastwide ocean shore regulations in intertidal areas and prohibited in subtidal waters.
The marine conservation area is located approximately two miles north of Depoe Bay in Lincoln County, Oregon. (OAR 141-142-0165).
* View the Oregon Administrative Rules that apply at the Marine Conservation Area:
- Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)
- Chapter 736 Division 21 - Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
- Chapter 141 Division 142 - Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL)
Tidepool creatures are protected by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) regulations. Check "marine zone" regulations for fish and invertebrates and ocean shore recreation rules for marine plants, kelps and seaweeds and non-living items.