Razor Clams
The last clam digs were GREAT! Lots of Big clams and full limits! Get ready for the upcoming digs to be announced by Washington State Fish & Game and get your reservations early! The Ocean City / Ocean Shores Beaches are considered the Best Razor Clamming on the Washington Coast! Hordes of very large Moss Back Razor clams are waiting for you! 5 to 10 minutes for getting your limits are not uncommon. Camping at the Screamin' Eagle will put you as close to the BIG CLAMS as you can get!
- For current information about Razor Clams see https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/
- For other shellfish see: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/beaches/MapArea/15/
- Be sure to get your license! https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/fishing
Fishing around Ocean Shores
It's not uncommon for guests to fish for perch and salmon right at the Ocean's edge or in Connor Creek behind the campground. Salmon (spring, summer, and fall Chinook and coho) and groundfish, including lingcod and rockfish are typically found just off the coast. Make your plans now for the upcoming season!
- Marine Area 2 information can be found here: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/marine-areas/westport-ocean-shores
- Fishing Regulations can be found here: https://www.eregulations.com/washington/fishing/
- Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife's site regarding Fishing Regulations: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/
- Be sure to get your license! https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/fishing
Hunting in the Olympic Forrests
The Hunting seasons were very active this year and produced a great season for all! We're a great stop along the way to many hunting areas on the Olympic Peninsula. Plan your adventure today!
For Current Regulations:
- Big Game Hunting Regulations can be found here: https://www.eregulations.com/washington/hunting/
- Game Bird & Small Game Regulations can be found here: https://www.eregulations.com/washington/game-bird/
Useful links:
- Hunting Seasons: https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/summary-of-seasons
- Big Game Map: http://apps.wdfw.wa.gov/gohunt/app.html?theme=bigGame
- Water Fowl Map: http://apps.wdfw.wa.gov/gohunt/app.html?theme=waterfowl
- Small Game Map: http://apps.wdfw.wa.gov/gohunt/app.html?theme=smallGame
- Hunting Prospects Guides: https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/locations/prospects
- Be sure to get your license! https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/hunting
District 17 - Grays Harbor and Pacific - Hunting Reports:
| Harvest Year | ||||||||
| Species | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Elk | N/A* | 626 | 768 | 766 | 748 | 856 | 733 | 717 |
| Deer | N/A* | 1,310 | 1,562 | 1,476 | 1,674 | 1,542 | 1,258 | 1,837 |
| Bear | N/A* | 190 | 142 | 139 | 202 | 123 | 109 | 73 |
| Cougar | N/A* | * | 6 | 8ᶲ | 7 | 14 | 11 | 8 |
| Ducks | N/A* | * | 13,144 | 16,864 | 19848 | 19,715 | 19,157 | 15,211 |
| Geese (Fall) | N/A* | * | 524 | ǂ | ǂ | ǂ | 1,372 | 1,979 |
| Geese (September) | N/A* | * | 160 | 190 | 556 | 309 | 424 | 269 |
| Forest Grouse | N/A* | * | 2,878 | 4,503 | * | 3,724 | 3,700 | 3,500 |
| Rabbit/Hare | N/A* | * | 84 | 124 | 323 | 65 | 145 | 5 |
* Data Unavailable
ᶲ Cougar harvest may include animals from adjacent GMU’s 636 and 651
ǂ Late season goose not included for 2018-20 due to changes in reporting method
References:
- The numbers above are from the 2023 Hunting Prospects report on District 17 - Grays Harbor and Pacific counties found below and prior years. https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/02447/district_17_hunting_prospects_2023.pdf
