June 9, 2015
Action: Opens recreational crabbing in Marine Area 12 five days a week Thursday through Monday.
Effective Dates: 6:00 a.m. June 15, 2015
Species affected: Dungeness and red rock crab
Location: Marine Area 12
Reason for action: Recent test fisheries in Marine Area 12 indicate the peak molting period has occurred and the crab are ready for harvest.
Other information: The June 15 starting date for the crab fishery in Marine Area 12 will give crabbers an extra two weeks of summer crabbing
Test fisheries are scheduled for other Puget Sound marine areas in June and seasons for the upcoming summer crab fishery will be posted on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/crab/.
Information Contact: Rich Childers. 360-302-3030 Ext. 303
Effective Dates: 6:00 a.m. June 15, 2015
Species affected: Dungeness and red rock crab
Location: Marine Area 12
Reason for action: Recent test fisheries in Marine Area 12 indicate the peak molting period has occurred and the crab are ready for harvest.
Other information: The June 15 starting date for the crab fishery in Marine Area 12 will give crabbers an extra two weeks of summer crabbing
Test fisheries are scheduled for other Puget Sound marine areas in June and seasons for the upcoming summer crab fishery will be posted on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/crab/.
Information Contact: Rich Childers. 360-302-3030 Ext. 303