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HARVEST PROFILE:
Not much is known about Bolton Peninsula clam populations, but surveys in the
1990s found evidence of butter clams ,
cockles,
native littleneck clams,
Manila clams,
horse clams and
geoducks.
This is a good
beach for oysters.
COOK ALL SHELLFISH: To learn about Vibriosis in
oysters and other shellfish
click here .
DIRECTIONS TO SITE: Bolton Peninsula is boat access only.
There is no upland access (Map). The western boundary of this beach is located 0.65 nautical miles
east of the Fishermans Point navigation light. The beach is approximately 0.44 nautical miles long from boundary to boundary.
Neither boundary is posted. The eastern boundary is approximately 0.24 nautical miles southwest of the Lindsay Beach navigation light.
The eastern boundary is near the base of a steep, high bluff.
A good landmark for this beach is the ravine near the midpoint of Bolton Peninsula.
The ravine is just east of the area known as Red Bluff.
The approximate GPS coordinates of the ravine/midpoint of Bolton Peninsula are:
47.783º N, 122.833(50 minutes)º W. When in doubt, please stay near the
ravine to avoid trespassing (Map).
Nearest boat ramps: Point Whitney ramp
(located north of Brinnon on Bee Mill Road) is about 1.4 nautical miles by boat from Bolton Peninsula.
Quilcene Marina (located 1 mile south of Quilcene on Linger Longer Road) is about 2.2 nautical
miles by boat from Bolton Peninsula. FACILITIES:
None. There are restrooms at Point Whitney. There are restrooms and facilities for boaters at Quilcene Marina.
Bolton Peninsula
For a aerial photo of the beach and surrounding area click here
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.