Getting from the harbor to the ocean requires a short boat trip (less than 5 minutes to the ocean) down the tide waters of the Quileute River, which flow on the lee side of James Island. The best part is, the potential for hooking fish begins instantly. This area, at the mouth of the river, offers fish that are staging for their journey up the Quileute and on to one of the three world-famous streams that make up the Quileute system – the Sol Duc, Calawah and Bogachiel. As the summer progresses and freshets begin to signal the transition to fall, the area directly in front of the river on out to the "Q" buoy becomes increasingly fishier.
La Push is a small unincorporated community in Clallam County, Washington, United States. It is home to the Quileute Native American tribe and is located along the Quileute River. La Push is known for its surfing and whale-watching, as well as natural beauty. One of the main attractions of La Push is the Ocean Park Resort along James Beach.[citation needed] It is also a tourist attraction for many fans of the book series Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, as one of the main characters, Jacob Black, resides in La Push.[citation needed]