Irvine Slough

Along the Shore of Skagit Bay

Irvine Slough is in the city of Stanwood, Washington, along Highway 532. Its primary function is to help the town manage stormwater and drainage, so it is not considered a recreational water body. Irvine Slough receives routine maintenance from the city and is upkeep to ensure its functioning properly.

What makes this water body unique is its prime location in the city and along the Pacific coast.

Nearby Entertainment

By Irvine Slough, you can find several restaurants, schools, community centers, and retail stores. There is also a small park that is perfect for an afternoon walk or a quick picnic!

The Stillaguamish River runs near the slough and makes its way into the bay. You can enjoy boating and fishing in the bay--you can even make your way to the Pacific Ocean if you are looking for a more extended adventure.

If you are an avid fisherman, Puget Sound offers excellent fishing for chinook, coho, pink, chum and sockeye salmon, sea-run cutthroat trout, steelhead, green sturgeon, Pacific halibut, cabezon, and lingcod. You can even take charters out on the water if you do not own a boat!

Spend Time in the Great Outdoors

If you prefer to keep your land legs, there is plenty of forest to the east of Irvine Slough to hike through. The Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest encompasses over 4 million acres along the Cascade Range's east slopes in Washington. You can enjoy hiking, camping, climbing, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, mountain biking, off-roading, and winter activities such as cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowmobiling.

Enjoy All the Pacific Northwest Has to Offer

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or find a vacation rental, Irvine Slough is an excellent choice.