April 25, 2003
Action: Northern Willapa Bay re-opens to recreational crab harvest
Effective date: Immediately
Species affected: All species of crab
Location: Willapa Bay
Reason for action: Results from the last two Department of Health samples showed that all crab tested were below the action level of 30 parts per million, meeting the requirements necessary for Department of Health to reopen the recreational crab fishery.
Other information: The commercial fishery in the area will also reopen for crab harvest. The southern portion of Willapa Bay remains open to recreational and commercial crab fishing. Department of Health will continue to test all coastal areas for domoic acid.
Information contact: Heather Reed, WDFW, 360-249-1202. Frank Cox, Washington Department of Health, 360-236-3309.
Effective date: Immediately
Species affected: All species of crab
Location: Willapa Bay
Reason for action: Results from the last two Department of Health samples showed that all crab tested were below the action level of 30 parts per million, meeting the requirements necessary for Department of Health to reopen the recreational crab fishery.
Other information: The commercial fishery in the area will also reopen for crab harvest. The southern portion of Willapa Bay remains open to recreational and commercial crab fishing. Department of Health will continue to test all coastal areas for domoic acid.
Information contact: Heather Reed, WDFW, 360-249-1202. Frank Cox, Washington Department of Health, 360-236-3309.