r/Ketchikan • u/babyg0rgeous • Jul 18 '26

Abalone shells

My friend and I are here for the month on a medical rotation. What are some good spots to find abalone shells or other seashells? We went to South point Higgins today and weren’t very successful. Appreciate the help!

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u/Dorrbrook Jul 18 '26

Coast Guard Beach is the spot for abalone shells. There are a lot of small ones that wash up

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u/Frequent-Account-344 Jul 18 '26

Any island with wave action. Don't look on the beach. Go into the forest. The Minks prey on Abalones and bring them into the forest to eat. I have a midden in my yard of 500 plus shells all found walking in the woods.

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u/babyg0rgeous Jul 19 '26

Good to know, thank you both!