02-18-2011, 12:10 PM
Action: The sport clam fishing season at Point Whitney Tidelands (excluding Point Whitney Lagoon) will open on March 15, 2011.
Effective date: March 15, 2011 through April 30, 2011
Species affected: All clams
Location: Point Whitney (excluding Point Whitney Lagoon). The beach is located in Jefferson County on Hood Canal.
Reason for action: Surveys indicate that the clam population has declined, requiring that the season be shortened by two weeks.
Information contact: Alex Bradbury, WDFW Point Whitney Shellfish Laboratory, (360) 586-1498, ext. 208.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500; press 2 for recreational rules; call the Shellfish Rule Change hotline, (360) 796-3215, or toll free 1 (866) 880-5431.
Effective date: March 15, 2011 through April 30, 2011
Species affected: All clams
Location: Point Whitney (excluding Point Whitney Lagoon). The beach is located in Jefferson County on Hood Canal.
Reason for action: Surveys indicate that the clam population has declined, requiring that the season be shortened by two weeks.
Information contact: Alex Bradbury, WDFW Point Whitney Shellfish Laboratory, (360) 586-1498, ext. 208.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500; press 2 for recreational rules; call the Shellfish Rule Change hotline, (360) 796-3215, or toll free 1 (866) 880-5431.