Skagit Headquarters Wildlife Area Unit (wdfw.wa.gov)

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The Skagit Headquarters Unit is tidal marsh (estuary) on Fir Island, west of and adjacent to Freshwater Slough. The unit is predominantly vegetated by cattail and sedge and used extensively by waterfowl and other waterbirds, shorebirds, raptors, and passerines.

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Skagit Headquarters Wildlife Area Unit

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2025-04-29

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Boaters and kayakers should check tide charts as the ramp can be difficult to use in low water, and strong currents may develop during outgoing tides.
The Skagit Headquarters Unit is located at the south end of Fir Island in Skagit County, adjacent to the South Fork of the Skagit River and Skagit Bay.
A paved boat launch at this unit provides access to the South Fork Skagit River and Skagit Bay Estuary via Freshwater Slough.
This unit includes tidal marsh, dominated by cattail and sedge, offering opportunities to view a variety of wildlife, including waterfowl and other waterbirds. A variety of raptors frequent the site, as do numerous species of shorebirds and passerines.

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Skagit Wildlife Area (wdfw.wa.gov) The Skagit Wildlife Area contains 18,138 acres of wildlife habitat composed primarily of intertidal estuary, managed agricultural lands, and native habitats. The area is divided into 21 separate management units, the majority of which are scattered throughout the west half of Skagit County, with some in Island, Snohomish, and San Juan counties…