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 |
July 11, 2017
Action:
Marine Area 7 West, which is located in the western San Juan Islands, is closing to recreational shrimp fishing.
Effective date:
At 9 p.m., Sunday, July 16, 2017.
Species affected:
All shrimp species including spot shrimp.
Location:
Marine Area 7 West (San Juan Channel, Spieden Channel Stuart and Waldron Islands).
Reason for action:
State shellfish managers estimate the recreational spot shrimp quota in this area will be reached.
Other information:
Marine Areas 4, 5 and 6 (excluding the Discovery Bay Shrimp District) remain open to fishing for all shrimp species (including spot shrimp).
Contact:
Mark O'Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241, or Don Velasquez, Mill Creek, (425) 775-1311, ext. 112.