Sport oyster season modified at Point Whitney Tidelands

December 31, 2002

December 31, 2002

Sport oyster season modified at Point Whitney Tidelands

Actions: The 2003 sport oyster fishing season on the Point Whitney Tidelands, originally scheduled for April 1 to December 31, has been changed to January 1 to December 31.

Effective Date: January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.

Species affected: Oysters.

Location: Point Whitney Tidelands (excluding Point Whitney Lagoon).

Reason for action: Surveys indicate that the oyster population at Point Whitney Tidelands has increased and will support a year-round season in 2003.

Contact: Alex Bradbury, WDFW 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.