HARVEST PROFILE: There are good populations of native littleneck clams and Manila clams on the south end of this beach. The best spots are in the mid-high tidal zone in mixed sand and gravel. Eastern softshell clams can also be found in this area. There are butter clams on this beach in the mid-low tidal zone, but they are not abundant. There are also horse clams and large Macoma clams in this area. There are also geoducks on this beach below the -2.0 foot tide level.

There are good numbers of planted oysters on the north end of this beach.

DIRECTIONS TO SITE: To reach Frye Cove County Park from Highway 101 (north or south bound) take the Steamboat Island Road NW exit. The Steamboat Island Road NW exit is about 7 miles north of Olympia and about 13 miles south of Shelton. Go north on Steamboat Island Road NW about 5.8 miles and turn right onto Young Road NW. Proceed about 2 miles, turn left on 61st Avenue NW into Frye Cove County Park. There are signs for the park near the intersection of 61st Avenue NW and Young Road NW.