Fishing & Shellfishing

The Olympic Peninsula is home to some of the Pacific Northwest's most fertile fishing grounds. Winding its way through the Olympic National Park, the Sol Duc River offers fishermen of all levels a chance to cast for that prize catch of the season. Winter anglers have the opportunity to fish for native steelhead while sharing the shores with river otters, Roosevelt elk and other wildlife. Or fish in the spring and summer for Kings, which run as large as 50 pounds.

The great film legend John Wayne was a frequent visitor to Sequim Bay aboard the family yacht, the "Wild Goose." John Wayne was struck by the pristine natural elegance of Sequim Bay and believed it was the perfect location for a marina. An ideal destination for water adventurers, the marina stands on land donated by the late film star in 1975. The main Marina building has a collection of John Wayne memorabilia on display. The facility is designed to be compatible with its surroundings, so barefoot mariners can look forward to a quiet cove and excellent amenities.

The Clallam Bay-Sekiu area is the transition zone between the protected waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean.  Boats of all sizes can be used to fish for the mighty Pacific halibut, several kinds of rockfish, resident "blackmouth" salmon, beautiful coho salmon, and the giant Chinook salmon.  Call any resort for season and license information.  Visit our chamber website for boat rentals, gas & repairs, tackle & bait, moorage & licenses and fishing charters @ www.sekiu.com

Shipwreck Point Beach, between Sekiu and Neah Bay,  is a State Natural Resource Conservation Area, which includes outstanding examples of native ecosystems and scenic landscapes.

Camp David Jr. is an outdoor recreation resident camp located on the north shore of Lake Crescent. This 9.5 acre park is one of the oldest county parks in the state, rich in history. The facilities include a main lodge/kitchen/dining room building, eight sleeping cabins, two restrooms, two staff cabins, two beach cabins, swimming area, and more.

Summer: By reservation 360-928-3540 or ccpcd@olypen.com
Winter: Closed December and January

Clallam County Parks Department Phone: 360-417-2291

Anderson Lake State Park is a remote marine day-use park of cedar, fir and alder forest mixed with freshwater marshes. Surrounded by 410 wooded and wetland acres, the park slopes down to the 70-acre Anderson Lake and abounds with birds and wildlife.

Summer: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Winter: Closed Oct. 1, reopens April 20.

State Parks Information Phone: 360-902-8844 Web Site: www.parks.wa.gov

Mystery Bay State Park on Marrowstone Island is a 10-acre marine park is reachable by car off of Highway 116 or boat. The park features 685 feet of saltwater shoreline on Mystery Bay and offers a spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains.

The legend of the well-matched dragons that fought nearly to the death, and whose hot tears of anguish created the hot springs of today lends a magical touch to the Lake Crescent area. This picturesque glacier-carved lake offers swimming, boating, and fishing along with diverse hiking trails. Hike along a shoreline path that was once a railroad grade, ascend to breathtaking vistas or stroll through the forest to a waterfall.