Harvest Checklist
for Recreational Shellfish Harvesting

Links to external resources are provided as a public service and do not imply endorsement by the Washington State Department of Health.

    Before You Harvest Shellfish:

• Buy a license from Dept. of Fish & Wildlife & wear it while harvesting
• Check Dept. of Fish & Wildlife regulations for:
  • Seasons
  • Size Limits
  • Harvest Limits
• Call the Marine Biotoxin Hotline
• Call the local health department
• Respect private property
• Follow the Dept. of Natural Resources rules for recreational fires

    After You Harvest Shellfish:

• Fill your holes
• Keep your shellfish chilled
• Always thoroughly cook your shellfish
• If you built a fire, be sure it's out
• Pack out your trash

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Shellfish Resources

Hotline Numbers

Marine Biotoxin Hotline 800-562-5632

Fishing Regulation Change Hotline 360-902-2500

Washington Dept. of Natural Resources Call Before You Burn 800-323-2876

Recreational Shellfish Emergency Regulations 360-796-3215

Oil Spill Response (Washington Dept. of Ecology)  800-424-8802

Washington Department of Natural Resources Fire Hotline 800-562-6010

Recycling Hotline 800-732-9253

Marine Oil Spill Prevention Program 206-685-8286

County Health Agencies 

Bremerton-Kitsap County 360-337-5235

Clallam County  360-417-2258

Grays Harbor County 360-249-4413

Island County 360-679-7350

Jefferson County  360-385-9444

King County 206-296-4784

Mason County 360-427-9670

Pacific County 360-875-9356

San Juan County 360-378-4474

Skagit County 360-336-9380

Snohomish County 425-339-5250

Tacoma-Pierce County 253-798-6470

Thurston County 360-754-4111

Whatcom County 360-738-2504

State and Federal Agencies

Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission 360-438-1180

Puget Sound Action Team 800-547-6863

US Environmental Protection Agency, BEACH Program 206-553-6912

Washington Dept. of Ecology 360-407-6000

Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife 360-902-2200

Washington Dept. of Health, Shellfish and Water Protection Programs 360-236-3330

Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, Aquatic Resources 360-902-1100

Washington Sea Grant Program 206-543-6600

Washington State Parks and Recreation, Boating Program 360-902-8551

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration www.noaa.gov

NOAA Harmful Algae  www.whoi.edu/redtide

US Food and Drug Administration, Bad Bug Book vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/intro.html

Washington State - Access Washington www.access.wa.gov 360-438-1180

Other Links and Resources

Puget Sound Alliance/Puget Soundkeeper 800-427-8438

Recreational Seafood Safety (Seafood Network Information Center)

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            Last Update : 03/19/2007 06:35 PM