Changes in sport oyster seasons on public tidelands

December 18, 2015

Action: Two sport oyster fishing seasons will be adjusted to coincide with the clam seasons on those beaches

Effective Dates: Jan. 1, 2016 until further notice.

Species affected: Oysters

Locations:

Freeland County Park: Open March 1 through May 15.

Reason for action: The oyster season at Freeland County Park coincide with the clam season on this beache.

Other information: Check the current shellfish section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish for details on shellfish seasons and regulations.

Information Contact: Philippa Kohn, WDFW Port Townsend Office, (360) 302-3030 ext. 302.

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.