Four areas of Puget Sound reopen for late-season crab fishing

October 24, 2008

October 24, 2008


Four areas of Puget Sound reopen for
late-season crab fishing


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 definitions 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 toll free 866-880-5431.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.