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HARVEST PROFILE:
This is a small beach located between private tidelands on either side.
Please respect private property and do not trespass (Map).
The substrate is mostly sand and mud and supports limited numbers of
horse clams, geoducks
and cockles.
There are also some butter clams where the substrate is rocky .
COOK ALL SHELLFISH: To learn about Vibriosis in
oysters and other shellfish
click here .
DIRECTIONS TO SITE:
Coming west from Kitsap County, cross the Hood Canal Bridge and take the first left onto Shine Road. Proceed about one mile to the signed entrance to W.R. Hicks County Park. The park will be on the left.
When coming east on SR 104, take a right on Shine Road at the John L. Scott Realty Office. Proceed for about one mile to the signed entrance to the park, which will be on your right.
FACILITIES:
There is a vault toilet, launching ramp and small picnic area at W.R. Hicks County Park.
The boat ramp is useable down to about a plus five foot tide and has very
limited parking. This ramp is not suitable for large boats or for use
during low tides. This is an excellent place to launch a kayak.
Click here for aerial photos of the beach and surrounding area.
(Note: beach boundaries not shown)
Click here for Washington tides
Click here for crab regulations
To return to the Beach Map Page, click on Shellfish Regulations at the top of this page.
Click on the WDFW logo to return to the WDFW Homepage.
Please check the Fishing and Shellfishing Regulations for latest information on closures or emergency updates.