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 |
June 17, 2015
Action:
Those portions of Marine Areas 1 and 2 between the Washington/Oregon border and Point Chehalis, including the Columbia River and Willapa Bay are closed to recreational Dungeness crab fishing.
Effective Dates:
Immediately until further notice.
Species affected:
Dungeness crab
Location:
Those portions of Marine Areas 1 and 2 between the Washington Oregon border and Point Chehalis, including the Columbia River and Willapa Bay.
Reason for action:
Testing by the Washington Department of Health shows levels of domoic acid are above the action level in Dungeness crab.
Other information:
Testing will continue. These areas will remain closed to sport (and commercial) harvest of Dungeness crab until the Washington Department of Health has certified that Dungeness crab are safe for human consumption.
Information Contact:
Dan Ayres. 360-249-4628 (ext. 209)
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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