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The United States halibut season generally lasts a handful of days in May and June, ending when a seasonal quota is attained. When the United States halibut season is closed, some fishermen obtain Canadian fishing licenses and launch from Neah Bay, running approximately 10 miles (16 km) to the portion of Swiftsure Bank that lies in Canadian waters.
Nov. 2—Recreational Pacific halibut anglers in Washington and Oregon could see a small portion of their fish allocations transferred to California in 2024 following an upcoming decision of the ...
The Ozette Native American Village Archeological Site is the site of an archaeological excavation on the Olympic Peninsula near Neah Bay, Washington, United States.The site was a village occupied by the Ozette Makah people until a mudslide inundated the site around the year 1750. [3]
Humpback whales can be observed near the western end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, mostly from June to November, especially in areas near Neah Bay and La Push. There is a resident (non-nomadic) population of killer whale in the Strait and surrounding waters, where they feed on spawning Chinook salmon.
Neah Bay Beaches, such as Hobuck Beach and Shi-Shi Beach, are also popular destinations for many visitors. [27] The Hobuck Beach features the Hobuck Beach Resort for visitors, and they can also choose to take part in events such as the Hobuck Hoedown for entertainment. [ 28 ]
The children's novel Ghost Canoe (1998) by Will Hobbs is set on Tatoosh Island and Neah Bay in 1874. Parts of the young adult novel Freaky Green Eyes (2003) by Joyce Carol Oates are set here in present day. The novel When Wolf Comes (2009) by John Pappas is set in Cape Flattery in 1801.
Neah Bay was laid down by the Tacoma Boatbuilding Co., in Tacoma, Washington on 6 August 1979. She was launched on 16 February 1980 and later commissioned in Cleveland , on 25 October 1980. A Himalayan cat named Casca in which was rescued by Lt. Commander Molly Waters during a stint in Alaska , now sits on board the ship.
Archaeological research suggests that Makah people have inhabited the area now known as Neah Bay for more than 6,000 years. Traditionally, the Makah lived in villages consisting of large longhouses made from western red cedar. These longhouses had cedar-plank walls which could be tilted or removed to provide ventilation or light.