Sport clam season re-opens at Belfair State Park

December 16, 2010

Action: The sport clam fishing season at Belfair State Park will re-open.

Effective date: Jan. 1, 2011 until further notice.

Species affected: All clams.

Location: Belfair State Park. The park is located in Mason County on Hood Canal.

Reason for action: Surveys indicate that the clam population will support a year-round fishery. The recreational oyster season remains open in the designated portion of the park all year.

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. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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.