Health Alert:

Washington shellfish resources are managed by both the DOH (safety & water quality) and WDFW (harvest regulations).

Beach Status

All areas are closed for the recreational (sport) harvest of scallops due to biotoxins.
Public Shellfish Beaches  (click beaches for info.)
  Closed (click beach for species)
  Closed (click beach for species)
  WDFW Harvest Seasons Closed
  WDFW Harvest Seasons Closed
  Open
  Conditionally Open
  Unclassified
  Beach End Points
  Vibrio High-Risk Area (click area for info.)
         Take summer precautions

Marine Biotoxin Closure Zones  (click area for info.)   Closed for all species including clams, geoduck, scallops, mussels, oysters, snails and other invertebrates (not crab or shrimp).   Open for Razor Clams. Closed for all other species.   Closed for all Species including Crab   Closed for all Crab Species and Razor Clams   Closed for all Crab Species   Closed for Razor Clams only   Closed for Butter Clams, Geoduck and Varnish Clams only   Closed for Butter and Varnish Clams only   Closed for Butter and Geoduck Clams only   Closed for Butter Clams only   Closed for Varnish Clams only   Closed for Geoducks only   Closed for Other Species Combinations.
Water Quality Classification  (click area for info.)   Approved   Conditionally Approved   Unclassified   Closed Due to Pollution
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Beach Closures

• Emergency Closures due to Marine Biotoxins - Text Version
• WDFW Harvesting Seasons
• Beach List by County

Shellfish Safety

• Recreational Shellfish Program
• Shellfish Harvest Planner
• Shellfish Identification
• Safe Shellfish Handling, Storing, and Cooking Practices

Shellfish-Related Illnesses

• Biotoxin Fact Sheets
• Vibriosis Fact Sheet
• Norovirus Fact Sheet

Consumption Advisories

• Razor Clam Advisory
• Crab and Shrimp Advisories
• Fish Advisories

Other Resources

• WDFW Statewide Species Rules and Limits
• WDFW Recreational Shellfishing Information
• Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
• Tide Predictions
• 2024 Seattle Daylight Low Tides (WDFW)
• DNR Seaweed Harvesting
• Gathering Safe Shellfish in WA, Sea Grant (PDF)
• Swimming Beach Advisories

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(e.g., Hope, Potlatch)

(e.g., Poulsbo, 10541 Flagler Road,98358)

(e.g., Hood Canal Bridge, Deception)

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• Click on a beach or marine area for more information.
• Dragging the vertical bar on the right side of the map will temporarily remove health information.
• Use the mouse wheel or the +/- keys to zoom.
• Holding down the shift key while dragging a box on the map will also zoom in.
• Popups are moveable by clicking/holding the title.

Contact us

• Call the 24-hour Shellfish Safety Hotline, 1-800-562-5632, for recorded information on shellfish biotoxin closures.
• Call our Office, 360-236-3330, for more information about shellfish safety.
• Email your questions or comments about this web site to our Web Coordinator.

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