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HARVEST PROFILE:
Not much is known about clam populations on this beach but harvest opportunities on DNR-47 should be very similar to DNR-48 which is located about 200 yards to the north of DNR-47.
This beach is rocky like DNR-48, and digging may be difficult but should be productive for
butter clams, large
native littleneck clams and
horse clams in the mid-low tidal zone.
A good technique for digging butter clams in rocky substrate is to target individuals or small groups of butter clams by looking for
the rectangular siphon holes that indicate their presence. This method takes less time and energy than
random digging. A wide tined potato fork works well for digging butter clams in rocky substrate.
This may be an excellent oyster beach. COOK ALL SHELLFISH: To learn about Vibriosis in
oysters and other shellfish
click here .
DIRECTIONS TO SITE:
DNR-47 is boat access only. There is no upland access to this beach.
DNR-47 is about 350 yards long from boundary to boundary. The north end of the beach is about
200 yards south of DNR-48.
The southern boundary is just north of a small un-named point. The approximate GPS
coordinates to the midpoint of DNR-47 are: 47.4828º N, 123.0416º W.
It is recommended that harvesters use these coordinates as the best landmark for this beach and
stay near this area to avoid trespassing.
Nearest boat ramps:
Triton Cove State Park ramp
(located about six miles south of Brinnon on Highway 101) is about eight miles by
boat from DNR-47. Please note there is a fee to use the boat ramp at Triton Cove State Park.
FACILITIES:
None. There is a vault toilet at Triton Cove State Park and facilities for boaters at
Pleasant Harbor Marina.
Click here for aerial photos of the beach and surrounding area.
(Note: beach boundaries not shown)
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