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 30, 2007
Action:
Re-opens recreational crab fishing in five marine areas.
Species affected:
Dungeness and red rock crab
Effective dates:
Marine Areas 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 - open 8:00 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007 through 6:00 p.m. Jan. 2, 2008, 7 days per week.
Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2 open daily 8:
00 a.m. Nov. 22, 2007 through 6:00 p.m. Nov. 25, 2007.
Location:
Marine Areas 6, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Other information:
Crab fishing will remain open seven days a week through Jan. 2 in Marine Areas 4 (Neah Bay), 5 (Sekiu) and 13 (south Puget Sound), where the fishery has continued uninterrupted since June 18.
Reason for action:
Re-opens the recreational crab fisheries because there are available harvest shares remaining in the above Marine Areas.
Information contact:
Rich Childers, (360) 586-1498
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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