March 10, 2004
Action: The sport clam fishing season at Potlatch State Park, Potlatch East, and Potlatch DNR Tidelands is opened April 1, 2004 through June 15, 2004.
Effective date: April 1, 2004 through June 15, 2004.
Species affected: All clams, except razor clams.
Location: Potlatch State Park, Potlatch East and Potlatch DNR Tidelands in Mason County.
Reason for action: All three Potlatch beaches were closed to sport clam harvest in 2003 to compensate for over-harvest in 2002 and a reduced clam population. Surveys indicate an increased clam population, which will allow these beaches to re-open for recreational clam digging April 1.
Information contact: Alex Bradbury, WDFW Point Whitney Shellfish Laboratory, (360) 586-1498, ext. 208.
Effective date: April 1, 2004 through June 15, 2004.
Species affected: All clams, except razor clams.
Location: Potlatch State Park, Potlatch East and Potlatch DNR Tidelands in Mason County.
Reason for action: All three Potlatch beaches were closed to sport clam harvest in 2003 to compensate for over-harvest in 2002 and a reduced clam population. Surveys indicate an increased clam population, which will allow these beaches to re-open for recreational clam digging April 1.
Information contact: Alex Bradbury, WDFW Point Whitney Shellfish Laboratory, (360) 586-1498, ext. 208.