WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
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FISHING RULE CHANGE
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 |
October 27, 2003
Action:
This is a reminder that any remaining Puget Sound shrimp fishing areas that had not been closed earlier in the season are now closed until next spring.
Effective date:
Immediately
Species affected:
All shrimp species.
Location:
All waters of Puget Sound.
Reason for action:
Standard seasonal conservation closure to protect ovigerous (egg bearing) shrimp.
Other information:
The general Puget Sound shrimp season (outside of the Shrimp Districts) will reopen on the third Saturday in April next year.
Information contact:
Dave Sterritt, Point Whitney (360) 796-4601 ext 228; Mark O' Toole, LaConner District Office, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.
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 change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
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