Guided shellfish foraging in Northwest Washington

Learn how to find, identify, and harvest shellfish on tide flats in Whatcom and Skagit counties. No previous experience is necessary.

Digging for horse clams on Samish Island
Digging for horse clams on Samish Island
Two children dig for manila clams at Birch Bay State Park
A man digs for butter clams at Birch Bay State Park

Birch Bay clam digging

Dig for Manila and native littleneck clams on the tide flats of Birch Bay. This beginner-friendly experience covers identification, digging techniques, and responsible harvesting. Trips are scheduled around suitable tides and take place only on beaches open to shellfish harvesting under WDFW regulations and approved by the Washington Department of Health. Learn more

2 hours · Ages 8+ · $49 adults · $25 youth