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 24, 2008
Action:
Re-opens recreational crab fishing in six marine areas.
Species affected:
Dungeness and red rock crab.
Effective dates:
Nov. 1, 2008 through 5:00 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009, 7 days per week.
Location:
Reopens Marine Areas 6, 9, 10, and 12.
Other information:
Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and Marine Areas 5 and 13 are open through January 2, 2009. Marine Areas 7, 8-1, 8-2 and 11 closed until further notice.
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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