Forage Seattle field guideV1

Oakland Bay

A beginner-friendly beach for Pacific oysters and Manila littleneck clams, with large shellfish beds and a flat walk. Good for a family day trip from Olympia, Tacoma or Seattle.

Area: South Puget Sound, near Shelton, WA
From Seattle: About 1 hour 30 minutes
What you find: Pacific oysters, Manila littleneck clams
Best months: Open year-round. Raw oysters October to April only.
Effort: Easy
Length: 7 pages
Version: V1, updated October 2026

What is inside

Exact GPS coordinates and the parking area, with a marked map of the prime clam ground
When to go: tides, months for eating oysters raw, and summer cooking rules
The gear list, from licence and clam rake to cooler
Safety and hazards, with the official page to check the beach’s health status on the day
Tips and tricks from the Forage Seattle team

Before you go

You need: Washington shellfish/seaweed license.
A +2 ft tide or lower is enough. Parking has about 10 spots, so arrive early.
Harvest seasons and health closures change without notice. Check the official status on the day you go. Official status page
You harvest at your own risk and are responsible for limits, licences and correct identification.

Licence in plain words

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