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.
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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