This unit has limited access as it is only accessible by boat.
The management focus for the Duck Lake Unit is the protection of wetland/waterfowl habitat. This unit provides hunting opportunities and is accessible ONLY by boat.
The Duck Lake (Clark County) Unit is located south of La Center in Clark County.
The Duck Lake (Clark County) Unit is located in the Lewis River watershed.
This unit is part of the Mount Saint Helens Wildlife Area.
Game Management Unit: 564
Recreation and public access
A Discover Pass is required on WDFW lands -- including water access areas, wildlife areas, and campgrounds -- unless you already have a Vehicle Access Pass issued with the purchase of an eligible hunting or fishing license. Recreate responsibly on public lands: please know the Public Conduct Rules.
Recreation and access advisories
- This unit is accessible ONLY by boat.
- Camping and overnight parking are prohibited
- Fires and fireworks are prohibited
Hunting
This unit may provide hunting opportunities for black-tailed deer, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunting advisories
- This unit is in a restricted firearm use zone, in which only shotguns and bow and arrow equipment can be used. The use of rifles and pistols here is prohibited under county rules.
Wildlife viewing
This unit includes wetland habitat, offering opportunities to view a variety of wildlife, including waterfowl.
Search for potential birding opportunities on or near a wildlife area unit by using eBird Northwest, a citizen science database portal that provides freely-shared bird lists at 'hotspots' and interactive maps plus other birding information updated daily.
Conservation
Special habitats and species
Wetland provides habitat for waterfowl.
Conservation goals
- Maintain and restore riparian and instream habitat for steelhead and chinook and coho salmon
Wetland provides habitat for waterfowl.
- Maintain and restore riparian and instream habitat for steelhead and chinook and coho salmon
Land stewardship
The Duck Lake (Clark County) Unit was acquired to protect and maintain wetland and waterfowl habitat.
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased in 1994.
| Funder | Fund |
|---|---|
| Private Grantor | Private Donation |
Management planning
2019 Mount Saint Helens Wildlife Area Management Plan
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife completed the new management plan for the Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area, which is comprised of 18 units in Skamania, Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum counties, and totals 10,002 acres. The Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area is largely managed for elk in the North Fork Toutle River Valley, but the area units are diverse, and provide habitat for multitudes of species, over a broad range of habitats including old growth forest, forested floodplains, riparian areas, ancient lava flows, mineral springs, tidal mudflats, and wetlands. The new management addresses the status of wildlife species and their habitat, ongoing restoration efforts and public recreation opportunities at the wildlife area.
Planning Advisory Committee
Mount Saint Helens Wildlife Area Advisory Committee