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Paddling on Fay Slough, with your line in
the water, can be a mesmerizing experience
as you watch the animals frolicking along
the shore. The slough offers some of the
best paddling opportunities in Northern
California, with plentiful additional
recreational activities available in the
surrounding Arcata Bay area.
This habitat is utilized by a variety of
migratory songbirds, as well as egrets,
herons, and various raptors. In fact, over
one hundred bird species can be found in the
Fay Slough. Kayakers may also spot numerous
species of reptiles and amphibians.
There is a flat trail that winds through the
pasture and runs parallel to the slough,
providing access from a trailhead with
parking. The trail extends for about a mile
before reaching the slough, where it splits
into two directions.
Improved boat launching facilities are
located throughout Arcata Bay, including at
Fields Landing, Samoa Peninsula, the Eureka
Public Marina, under the Samoa Bridge, at
Hookton Slough on the Humboldt Bay National
Wildlife Refuge, and at the Arcata Marsh and
Wildlife Sanctuary. It's important to note
that the Hookton Slough launch is for
non-motorized watercraft only, and the
Arcata ramp is shallow, making it usable
only at high tides.
Fishing is permitted within Fay Slough and
Arcata Bay, with the best opportunities for
Pacific and California
 halibut
found at piers adjacent to sandy bottoms.
Paddling Fay Slough is sure to provide an
enjoyable and unique experience.
Map of Fay Slough
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