September 5, 2017
Action: The sport clam and oyster fishing seasons will be open or closed for the three public beaches identified below, based on results from population, harvest and effort assessments.
Effective Dates: Sept. 1, 2017 until further notice
Species affected: All clams and oysters
Locations: Fort Flagler State Park, Indian Island County Park/Lagoon Beach, and Port Gamble Heritage Park Tidelands.
Reason for action: Clam and oyster biomass at Fort Flagler State Park, Indian Island County Park/Lagoon Beach and Port Gamble Heritage Park Tidelands will support longer seasons.
Other information: The following are the proposed openings and closings for the identified beaches:
Fort Flagler State Park: Open until further notice.
Indian Island County Park/Lagoon Beach: Open through Sept. 30 only.
Port Gamble Heritage Park Tidelands: Open until further notice.
Information contact: Camille Speck, WDFW Port Townsend Office, (360) 302-3030 ext. 313
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Fishing regulations are subject to change, check the current shellfish section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish for details on shellfish seasons and regulations.
Effective Dates: Sept. 1, 2017 until further notice
Species affected: All clams and oysters
Locations: Fort Flagler State Park, Indian Island County Park/Lagoon Beach, and Port Gamble Heritage Park Tidelands.
Reason for action: Clam and oyster biomass at Fort Flagler State Park, Indian Island County Park/Lagoon Beach and Port Gamble Heritage Park Tidelands will support longer seasons.
Other information: The following are the proposed openings and closings for the identified beaches:
Fort Flagler State Park: Open until further notice.
Indian Island County Park/Lagoon Beach: Open through Sept. 30 only.
Port Gamble Heritage Park Tidelands: Open until further notice.
Information contact: Camille Speck, WDFW Port Townsend Office, (360) 302-3030 ext. 313
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Fishing regulations are subject to change, check the current shellfish section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish for details on shellfish seasons and regulations.