WDFW Beach Season Information
Clam, mussel and oyster season OPEN November 1 through April 30 only.
WA Department of Health (DOH) classified South Lilliwaup as Conditionally Open with an annual HARVEST CLOSURE from May 1 through October 31 each year.
WDFW shellfish seasons indicate the specific times of year when harvesting is permitted. Before heading to the beach, please also check the Department of Health (DOH) information below which is related to health of the shellfish and may be updated daily. To harvest on this beach, it must be both during the WDFW approved season and approved by the DOH.
Not much is known about clam populations on this beach, but surveys conducted in the 1990s indicate harvestable amounts of native littleneck clams and Manila clams. There are some oysters available on this beach. Due to downgraded water quality, South Lilliwaup will be closed to harvest every year from May 1 through October 31 while water quality corrections are being pursued.
(Olympia, Shelton) travel north on Highway 101 along Hood Canal. Pass through the town of Hoodsport and continue for about four miles to South Lilliwaup. The beach is across the highway and east of the Lilliwaup post office. Access to the beach is from the shoulder of the highway and parking is very limited.
From the north (Port Angeles, Kingston) travel south on Highway 101 through the town of Eldon and continue for another six miles. The beach is across the highway and east of the Lilliwaup post office. Access to the beach is from the shoulder of the highway and parking is very limited.
Parking is very limited along the shoulder of Highway 101.
None. There is a store in Lilliwaup and public restrooms at Hoodsport.