Sport clam and oyster season to re-open at Frye Cove County Park

December 21, 2009

Sport clam and oyster season re-opens at
Frye Cove County Park

Action: The sport clam and oyster fishing seasons at Frye Cove County Park will re-open.

Effective date: Jan. 1, 2010 until further notice.

Species affected: All clams and oysters.

Location: Frye Cove County Park. The park is located in Thurston County on Eld Inlet.

Reason for action: This Thurston County Park has re-opened to the public, and the recreational clam and oyster fishery can resume on its former schedule (open Jan.1 through May 15).

Information contact: Camille Speck, WDFW Point Whitney Shellfish Laboratory, (360) 586-1498, ext. 234.

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.