Marine Area 7 West closing to shrimp fishing

July 22, 2016

Action: Marine Area 7 West is closing to recreational shrimp fishing.

Effective date: Thursday, July 28, 2016, at 9:00 p.m.

Species affected: All shrimp species including spot shrimp.

Location: Marine Area 7 West, which is located in the western San Juan Islands.

Reason for action: 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).

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.