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.
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.