Sport clam and oyster season opens early at Fort Flagler State Park

April 4, 2011

April 4, 2011

Sport clam and oyster season opens
early at Fort Flagler State Park

Action: The sport clam and oyster fishing season at Fort Flagler State Park will open on April 15, 2011.

Effective date: April 15, 2011 until further notice.

Species affected: All clams and oysters.

Location: Fort Flagler State Park. The park is located in Jefferson County near Port Townsend.

Reason for action: Surveys indicate that clam populations have increased, and will support a fishery that is one month longer than in 2010. The Fish & Wildlife Commission has approved a clam and oyster season at this beach from April 15 through July 31, 2011.

Information contact: Alex Bradbury, Point Whitney Shellfish Laboratory, (360) 586-1498, ext. 208.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.