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Copalis Beach extends from the north jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor to the Copalis River.
Razor Clam Reserve (Restricted Area): From a point beginning four-tenths of a mile south of the Ocean City approach (2nd. Ave.) and extending south for one quarter mile on Copalis Beach.
There are several public, maintained access points to the Copalis beach: 2nd Street (in Ocean City), the terminus of HWY 115 (in Oyhut), Chance A La Mer (in Ocean Shores), Pacific Avenue (in Ocean Shores), Ocean Lake Way (in Ocean Shores), and Tarus Street (in Ocean Shores).
Access points may be closed due to erosion or flooding. Please contact Grays Harbor Department of Public Services (360) 249-4222 for more information.
| Species | Min. Size | Limits and Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Razor Clams | none | First 15 dug must be kept regardless of size or condition. |
| Native Littlenecks | 11/2" | 40 clams or 10 lbs. in the shell, whichever comes first all species combined except Geoduck or Horse |
| Manila Littlenecks | 11/2" | |
| Butter Clams | 11/2" | |
| Cockle Clams | 11/2 | |
| Eastern Softshells Clams | none | Must be retained regardless of size or condition |
| Macomas Clams | none | |
| All other marine clams | none | |
| Geoduck Clams | none | First 3 dug, It is unlawful to possess only the neck of a geoduck. |
| Horse clams | none | First 7 dug |
| Oysters | 2 1/2" | 18, Shucked on beach, Leave shells at the same place and tide height where they where collected. |
| Mussels | None | 10 Pounds in the shell |
| Goose Barnacles | None | 10 Pounds whole or 5 pounds Barnacle stalks |
| Sand Shrimp | None | 10 dozen |
| Seaweed | None | 10 Pounds wet weight, All state parks are closed to harvest except Fort Flagler and Fort Worden and Fort Ebey which are open April 16 to May 15 only |
The harvest of unclassified marine invertebrates is not allowed on state park beaches.
| Moon Snails | None | 5 Snails, No harvest in state parks, Possession limit is one daily limit |
| Nudibranchs | None | 2 Nudibranchs, No harvest in state parks, Possession limit is one daily limit |
| All others | None | Starfish, Sand dollars, Shore crab, Snails, ect. Aggregate of 10, No harvest in state parks, Possession limit is one daily limit |
Please check the Fishing and Shellfishing Regulations for latest information on closures or emergency updates.