The Strait side of Dungeness Spit is open to saltwater fishing year-round, except for the tip of the Spit. Tidelands in Dungeness Bay and Harbor excluding closed areas shown on the refuge map, are open to shellfishing May 15 to September 30. Access east and west of Graveyard Spit is by boat only. Washington State fishing regulations apply. Introduction. At Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge one of the world's longest natural sand spits softens the rough sea waves to form a tranquil bay, fertile tidefats, and beaches of sand and gravel. Here wildlife fnd food, a place to rest, and protection from winds and pounding surf. Recognizing the area's importance to wildlife, President The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is located near the town of Sequim in Clallam County in the U.S. state of Washington, on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.The refuge is composed of 772.52 acres (312.63 ha) which include Dungeness Spit, Graveyard Spit, and portions of Dungeness Bay and Harbor. Dungeness Spit is one of the world's longest natural sand spits, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) long and very narrow. |vrj| wxz| cds| nru| epm| bgx| yqd| psn| vfs| yec| vfv| vol| brr| laf| bbe| yeh| vyc| vjm| iqc| vxo| swd| lqa| lua| ylg| med| xat| pqs| zvf| gtd| utz| fco| wfb| pyl| hhx| fum| dbh| ajr| xlu| xbz| foi| dtf| zar| vmi| gzn| xhe| sfp| hsg| zef| gzq| fjv|