Mason County's Beach and shellfish map

Mason County’s saltwater bays and inlets along Hood Canal and South Puget Sound are renown for the tastiest and freshest bivalves. Visit for the pristine waters, wilderness and public beaches stocked for families to enjoy!

Three C’s of Shellfish:

1. CHECK: doh.wa.gov

Harvesting closures: wdfw.wa.gov/fishing and follow posted warnings and respect private property.

2. CHILL:

Iice immediately to prevent bacteria growth. Keep cold and store in fridge with a wet cloth to prevent drying out.

3. COOK: www.eregulations.com/washington/fishing

Cook shellfish in summer when illnesses can occur.

To kill bacteria cook shellfish to 145° F for at least 15 seconds, cooking does not destroy biotoxins.

Do not harvest in areas with closures.

Do not eat raw shellfish if you have concerns about allergies, medications, or have a weakened immune system.

HAMA HAMA OYSTER COMPANY

35846 US-101, Lilliwaup | hamahamaoyster.com Farm retail store and outdoor dining available.

EAGLE CREEK

Expansive beach when tide is out, obey property signs. Excellent oyster beach. Warm enough for swimming in summer. Parking across from Eagle Creek Saloon.

LILLIWAUP STATE PARK

Full off on Hwy 101, stairway to beach

POTLATCH PARK

Long stretch of beach, popular for swimming, kayaking, & picnics. Clam, oyster, mussel harvesting available. Camping & toilets.

DEWATTO BAY

Small beach with dramatic view of the Olympics. Lots of ripe berries in late summer.From Belfair: take the Befair-Tahuya Road to Dewatto Rd. Continue four miles to Dewatto. Parking limited.

BELFAIR STATE PARK

Nice beaches for walking and exploring with summer water temperatures surprisingly warm. Restrooms, camping and picnic facilities.

MENARD’S LANDING

Expansive beach (at low tide), picnic area, and views of the Olympics.

TWANOH STATE PARK

Excellent camping and swimming; picnic sites, and shellfish harvesting.

5101 E State Route 106 Art, gifts, seafood,grocery, cafe within working marina.

HUNTER FARMS

921 WA-106, Union Farm to market retail includes Hood Canal oysters at general store located on the farm.

TAYLOR SHELLFISH

130 SE Lynch Rd, Kamilche (360) 432-3300

Taylor’s products includes geoduck, clams, mussels, oysters. Retail store open daily. taylorshellfish.com

WALKER PARK

Beach access, playground, restrooms, picnic shelter and basketball court. Olympic Hwy to Arcadia Rd, from Arcadia Rd take Left on Walker Park Rd, Park is on right. NO SHELLFISH HARVEST. No pass required.

CHELSEA FARMS OYSTER BAR

HOPE ISLAND

A 106-acre marine state park reachable only by boat. Old-growth forests and saltwater marshes, the park features a beach one-and-ahalf miles long. Shellfish harvesting

222 CAPITOL WAY N, OLYMPIA | (360) 915-7784 chelseafarms.net

Chelsea Farm have made a priority of farming the native Olympia oyster that was on it’s way to extinction. Visit their oyster bar in Olympia for local seafood experience!