Sport clam and oyster season closed at Kitsap Memorial State Park

April 29, 2011

Action: The sport clam and oyster fishing season at Kitsap Memorial State Park will be closed until further notice.

Effective date: May 15, 2011 until further notice.

Species affected: All clams and oysters.

Location: Kitsap Memorial State Park. The park is located in Hood Canal in Kitsap County.

Reason for action: Surveys performed last week indicate that shellfish populations have declined, in part due to an on-going construction project.

Information contact: Alex Bradbury, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 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. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at 360-902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call toll free 866-880-5431.

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.