March 17, 2016
Action: The sport oyster fishing seasons for 2016 will be lengthened or shifted on three public beaches, based on results from population and harvest assessments:
Potlatch DNR Tidelands: Open April 1 through July 15 only.
Potlatch State Park: Open April 1 through July 15 only.
Sequim Bay State Park: Open April 1 through June 30 only.
Effective Dates: April 1, 2016 until further notice.
Species affected: All oysters.
Location: Potlatch DNR Tidelands, Potlatch State Park, and Sequim Bay State Park.
Reason for action: Surveys at Sequim Bay State Park indicate that the oyster population on this beach has increased, and the season can be extended to 3 months. Surveys at both Potlatch DNR and Potlatch State Park indicate that oyster population can support a 3.5 month season; oyster seasons should coincide with clam seasons on those beaches.
Information Contact: Philippa Kohn, WDFW Port Townsend Office, (360) 302-3030 ext. 302
Potlatch DNR Tidelands: Open April 1 through July 15 only.
Potlatch State Park: Open April 1 through July 15 only.
Sequim Bay State Park: Open April 1 through June 30 only.
Effective Dates: April 1, 2016 until further notice.
Species affected: All oysters.
Location: Potlatch DNR Tidelands, Potlatch State Park, and Sequim Bay State Park.
Reason for action: Surveys at Sequim Bay State Park indicate that the oyster population on this beach has increased, and the season can be extended to 3 months. Surveys at both Potlatch DNR and Potlatch State Park indicate that oyster population can support a 3.5 month season; oyster seasons should coincide with clam seasons on those beaches.
Information Contact: Philippa Kohn, WDFW Port Townsend Office, (360) 302-3030 ext. 302