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Washington Officials Close Seasons at Kitsap Memorial SP - FishNews - 05-03-2011
Action: The sport clam and oyster fishing season at Kitsap Memorial State Park will be closed until further notice.
Effective date: May 15, 2011 until further notice.
Species affected: All clams and oysters.
Location: Kitsap Memorial State Park. The park is located in Hood Canal in Kitsap County.
Reason for action: Recent surveys indicate that shellfish populations have declined, and there are insufficient clams and oysters for harvest.
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. 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.