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HARVEST PROFILE:
Quilcene Boat Ramp is a small beach that fronts the parking area for the boat ramp and the
Quilcene Yacht Club. It is a popular beach because of the easy access. All of the clam and oyster harvest on this beach occurs
to the north of the boat ramp. This is a good beach for Manila clams.
Native littleneck clams
are also available on this beach as well as some butter clams.
There are some oysters
on this beach.
COOK ALL SHELLFISH: To learn about Vibriosis in
oysters and other shellfish
click here .
When open for harvest, Quilcene Bay WDFW Tidelands
is recommended as a good altermnate to Quilcene Boat Ramp. It has a much larger harvest area and more clam and oyster resource.
DIRECTIONS TO SITE:
Quilcene Boat Ramp is located just north of the Coast Oyster plant and the Quilcene Marina. From the south, follow Highway 101 to Quilcene and turn right at the Whistling Oyster Tavern
onto Linger Longer Road. Follow Linger Longer Road about one and a
half miles to the Quilcene Boat Ramp. The parking/access area is on the right.
From the north, follow either Highway 101 or Center Road to Quilcene and turn left at the Whistling Oyster Tavern onto Linger Longer Road; follow about one and a half miles to the
Quilcene Boat Ramp. The parking/access area is on the right.
FACILITIES:
There are no facilities at this site, but there are restrooms, showers, and
a pay phone at the Quilcene Marina.
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.
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Please check the Fishing and Shellfishing Regulations for latest information on closures or emergency updates.