HARVEST PROFILE: The area of the beach at Illahee State Park that was most productive for Manila and native littleneck clams was wiped out by a major slope failure sometime around 1994. Material that came off the hillside blanketed the most productive ground out to deep water. Some native littleneck clams are can still be found in the mid to high tidal zone. Horse clams, Manila clams, butter clams and cockles are available, but are not abundant. There are also a number of wild geoduck on this beach although digging for them can be very difficult in the boulder and cobble substrate. The best harvesting opportunity at Illahee State Park is the oyster bed planted by WDFW, located between the launching ramp and the pier. Illahee State Park has also received WDFW plants of geoducks. Geoduck enhancement areas are located at the south end of the park near the point and at the north end of the park near the pier. Geoducks in these areas have been planted between plus one-foot and the minus two-foot tidal stage.

DIRECTIONS TO SITE: To reach the site from either the north or south on Highway 3, take the East Bremerton exit (Highway 303/Waaga Way) at the north end of Silverdale. Follow Highway 303 east for about seven miles to Sylvan Way. There is a sign for the park at this intersection. Take a left and continue for about one and a half miles to the park entrance.