All clams and oysters at Fort Flagler State Park near Port Townsend are fair game now through April 15.
The beach near Port Townsend was recently opened to a longer season this year because its clam population can handle more harvesting. The split season — there’s a break from April 16 to May 14 before it resumes May 15 until Dec. 31 — avoids a one-month seaweed season at the state park.
An annual shellfish license from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife costs $14.30 for residents, $33 for non-residents and $5.50 for seniors.