February 13, 2014
Action: Opens the sport clam fishing season early.
Effective date: March 1, 2014 until further notice.
Species affected: All clams.
Location: Dosewallips State Park. This beach is located in Jefferson County on Hood Canal.
Reason for action: Surveys indicate that the clam population on this beach can support a season of the same length as last year. The earlier opening date provides a more continuous recreational clamming opportunity in the Hood Canal area, particularly with this year’s closure of nearby Point Whitney Tidelands. Oyster season at Dosewallips State Park remains open year-round.
Information contact: Alex Bradbury, WDFW Port Townsend Field Office, (360) 302-3030, ext. 302.
Effective date: March 1, 2014 until further notice.
Species affected: All clams.
Location: Dosewallips State Park. This beach is located in Jefferson County on Hood Canal.
Reason for action: Surveys indicate that the clam population on this beach can support a season of the same length as last year. The earlier opening date provides a more continuous recreational clamming opportunity in the Hood Canal area, particularly with this year’s closure of nearby Point Whitney Tidelands. Oyster season at Dosewallips State Park remains open year-round.
Information contact: Alex Bradbury, WDFW Port Townsend Field Office, (360) 302-3030, ext. 302.