Washington Dept. of Fish and WildlifeSHELLFISH REGULATIONS
DOH Shellfish Safety Hotline
1-800-562-5632
Related Clam and Oyster Links
* Frequently Asked Questions on Puget Sound Clams and Oysters (FAQ)
* Bar Chart of 2008/2009 Clam and Oyster Beach Seasons (PDF format)
* Recommended Clam & Oyster Beaches and GPS Coordinates for Puget Sound Boat Access Beaches (PDF file)
* Razor clam openings
* How to Shuck Oysters
* Geoduck information
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Washington public beaches for clam and oyster harvest
Many of these public beaches have no upland entrance and must be accessed by boat. Please respect adjacent private property (scroll down for map).

Annual sport fishing pamphlet seasons are in effect for all beaches. For emergency regulation changes call the toll-free shellfish season hotline 1-866-880-5431.

Click inside boxes on map to access interactive maps of Puget Sound beaches which include current harvesting seasons

Blaine-Bellingham San Juan Islands Anacortes Neah Bay Clallam Bay port Angeles Sequim-Discovery Bay Camano Island North Hood Canal Seattle South Hood Canal Tacoma Shelton-Olympia Long Beach Twin Harbors Mocrocks Kalaloch

This map is provided for informational purposes only.
The accuracy of this map is not guaranteed.

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