Idaho Fish Report
Sport clam, oyster, and mussel season to open March 1 through April 30 at Penrose Point State Park
by WA Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
2-20-2024
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Action: Opens sport clam, oyster, and mussel harvest at Penrose State Park.
Effective date: March 1 through April 30, 2024.
Species affected: All clams, oysters, and mussels.
Location: Penrose Point State Park, Pierce County.
Reason for action: The clam, oyster, and mussel season at Penrose Point State Park was closed in 2023 due to construction in the day use area of the park. This beach will return to a March-April clam, oyster, and mussel season beginning March 1, and running through April 30, 2024, except for the part of Mayo Cove within the commercially prohibited growing area that is closed year-round.
Additional information: For more information regarding clam and oyster seasons on public beaches visit the WDFW website. For additional information on shellfish harvest safety and growing area boundaries, visit the Washington Department of Health Shellfish Safety Map webpage.
Information contact: Camille Speck, WDFW Port Townsend Office, 360-302-3030 ext. 313.
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