Recreational crab fishing to remain open in Marine Area 13

March 4, 2005

Recreational crab fishing to remain open
In Marine Area 13

Action: Recreational crab fishing will remain open in Marine Area 13.

Effective dates: Immediately

Species affected: Dungeness and red rock crab

Location: All waters of Marine Area 13

Reason for Action: Crab in Marine Area 13 still meet the hardshell criteria to support an extension of the recreational fishery.

Other information: Marine Area 13 will remain open until further notice. Marine Area 4 (east of the Bonilla Tatoosh line), Marine Areas 5, 6, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11 and 12
remain closed

Contact: Rich Childers, Point Whitney (360) 586-1498 ext. 228

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.