Washington Dept. of Fish and WildlifeSHELLFIS  H REGULATIONS
Silverdale Shoal (Clam Island)

Clams open year-round

Oysters open year-round


This page was last updated on:
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 15:46PM PST
Please
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call the Emergency Regulation Hotline at 1-866-880-5431

Please check the Harvest Rules for clams, oysters and other species

Please check the D.O.H. website for health restrictions

HARVEST PROFILE: Not much is known about Silverdale Shoal clam populations. This site was recently deemed safe for shellfish harvest, but a health advisory remains in affect. Shellfish harvesters should be sure to check the D.O.H. website for health closure information before harvesting.

DIRECTIONS TO SITE: Silverdale Shoal (Clam Island) is boat access only. This site is exposed only at low tides and is surrounded by water at all times. The highest point on the shoal is located at approximately 47.635º N, 122.684º W.

Nearest boat ramp: Silverdale Waterfront Park ramp (located on N.W. Byron Street in south Silverdale) is about 0.88 nautical miles by boat from Silverdale Shoal.

FACILITIES: None. There are restrooms and other facilities at Silverdale Waterfront Park.

Use this link for aerial photos of this beach and the surrounding area.

Click here for Washington tides

Click here for crab regulations

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Please check the Fishing and Shellfishing Regulations for latest information on closures or emergency updates.


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