Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife FISHING RULE CHANGE
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091

January 3, 2014

Sport clam season opens at Point Whitney Lagoon

Action: Opens sport clam season.

Effective date: Immediately through March 15, 2014

Species affected: All clams

Location: Point Whitney Lagoon. This beach is located in Jefferson County, near Brinnon.

Reason for action: Surveys indicate that the clam population on this beach has decreased, requiring an earlier season that will attract fewer harvesters.

Information contact: Alex Bradbury, WDFW Port Townsend Field Office, (360) 302-3030, ext. 302.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to