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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.
Access points may be closed due to erosion or flooding. Please contact Pacific County Department of Community Development (360) 875-9356 for more information.
| 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.