July 22, 2014
July 22, 2014
A portion of Marine Area 7 South reopening for six days of spot shrimp fishing
Action: The portion of Marine Area 7 South that is west of Point Colville is reopening for six days of recreational spot shrimp fishing. The portion of Marine Area 7 South that is east of Point Colville will remain closed to spot shrimp fishing.
Effective date: July 29 through Aug. 3, 2014.
Species affected: All shrimp species.
Location: Marine Area 7 South: west of a line projected due south from Point Colville on Lopez Island. This open area includes the Iceberg Point and Salmon Bank shrimp fishing grounds. The area east of Point Colville that will remain closed includes the Biz Point shrimp fishing ground.
Reason for action: Sufficient recreational spot shrimp quota remains in this area for six more days of fishing. The eastern portion of Marine Area 7 South (including Biz Point) has a separate spot shrimp quota, and the quota was reached in that area during the recreational shrimp season in May.
Other information: Marine Areas 4, 5, 6 and 7 West remain open daily to all shrimp species.
Contact: Mark O’Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.
A portion of Marine Area 7 South reopening for six days of spot shrimp fishing
Action: The portion of Marine Area 7 South that is west of Point Colville is reopening for six days of recreational spot shrimp fishing. The portion of Marine Area 7 South that is east of Point Colville will remain closed to spot shrimp fishing.
Effective date: July 29 through Aug. 3, 2014.
Species affected: All shrimp species.
Location: Marine Area 7 South: west of a line projected due south from Point Colville on Lopez Island. This open area includes the Iceberg Point and Salmon Bank shrimp fishing grounds. The area east of Point Colville that will remain closed includes the Biz Point shrimp fishing ground.
Reason for action: Sufficient recreational spot shrimp quota remains in this area for six more days of fishing. The eastern portion of Marine Area 7 South (including Biz Point) has a separate spot shrimp quota, and the quota was reached in that area during the recreational shrimp season in May.
Other information: Marine Areas 4, 5, 6 and 7 West remain open daily to all shrimp species.
Contact: Mark O’Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.