Hood Canal sport shrimp season extended one final day, June 11

June 3, 2008

June 3, 2008


Hood Canal sport shrimp season
extended one final day, June 11


Action: Sufficient quota remains in Hood Canal to extend the shrimp season one final day between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on June 11.

Effective dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2008.

Species affected: All shrimp.

Location: All waters of the Hood Canal (Marine Area 12).

Reason for action: Sufficient quota remains in Hood Canal to warrant extending the shrimp season for one weekday.

Other information: The Hood Canal shrimp district will be reopened to recreational fishing for a ninth day because sufficient quota remains to warrant a one-day opener. A general reduction in overall effort contributed to a lower harvest of spot shrimp in the canal than expected.

Contact: Therese Cain, Point Whitney, (360) 796-4601 ext. 210 or Mark O'Toole, LaConner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.


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.