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. 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.