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Long Beach extends from the Columbia River north to the mouth of Willapa Bay.
Razor Clam Reserve (Restricted Area): Beginning 2.8 miles north of the Oysterville approach, then north for 1/4 mile on Long Beach.
There are several public, maintained access points to the beach along the peninsula. Vehicular access to the beach is permitted at the sites, unless otherwise noted.
| Location | Access | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Canby State Park | On the south end of the State Park there is public access through the gate along the north jetty. The gate closes at dusk. | Public parking available on-site-camping is available on-site at the State Park |
| Beards Hollow | Highway 101, Ilwaco--the beach may be accessed via a trail | |
| Seaview Beach Approach | 38th Place, Seaview | |
| 10th Avenue Approach | 10th Avenue, South, Long Beach | |
| 1st Street Approach | 1st Street, Long Beach | |
| Cranberry Road Approach | Cranberry Road north of Long Beach | |
| Klipsan Beach Approach | 225th Street north of Long Beach | |
| Ocean Park Beach Approach | Bay Avenue, Ocean Park | |
| Oysterville Beach Approach | Oysterville Road | There is a 1/4 mile reserve area located approximately 2.8 miles north of the Oysterville Beach Approach. Shellfish harvesting in this area is prohibited. |
| 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.