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HARVEST PROFILE:
Not much is known about the clam populations on North Hoodsport Hatchery Beach, and most of the beach is rocky, but there are reports of
native littleneck clams, Manila clams
and butter clams in pockets of sand and gravel substrate.
There are oysters available on this beach.
COOK ALL SHELLFISH: To learn about Vibriosis in
oysters and other shellfish
click here .
DIRECTIONS TO SITE:
Harvesters are advised to stay well north of the closed part of this beach. The northern boundary of this beach (map)
is about 100 yards south of the Highway 101 bridge over Clark Creek. The distance from the northern boundary to
the closed area is about 800 yards.
From the south (Olympia, Shelton, Portland) travel north on Highway 101 along Hood Canal. Pass through the town of
Hoodsport. The harvestable portion of the beach begins about 0.4 miles north of the Hoodsport Hatchery.
Parking is very limited. There are two small parking spots on the shoulder of HIghway 101
near the southern end of the beach. Public parking is also available at the Hoodsport Hatchery.
Please use extreme caution when crossing and walking along the highway.
From the
north (Port Angeles, Kingston) travel south on Highway 101 through the town of Lilliwaup
and continue for another three miles. North Hoodsport Hatchery Beach starts about 100 yards after you cross Clark Creek.
Parking is very limited. There are two small parking spots on the shoulder of HIghway 101
near the southern end of the beach. Public parking is also available at the Hoodsport Hatchery.
Please use extreme caution when crossing and walking along the highway.
FACILITIES:
There are public restrooms at Hoodsport Hatchery and pit toilets at the Hoodsport public dock.
Hoodsport has stores and restaurants.
Check the aerial photos of the beach and surrounding area 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.
Click on the WDFW logo to return to the WDFW Homepage.
Please check the Fishing and Shellfishing Regulations for latest information on closures or emergency updates.
