May 31, 2006
May 31, 2006
Recreational non-spot shrimp fishing
opportunity available in several areas in June 1
Action: Recreational fishing for non-spot shrimp will reopen Thursday, June 1, 2006 in several areas that have been closed since spot shrimp shares were taken.
Effective date: Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 5:00 a.m.
Species affected: Non-spot (coonstripe and pink) shrimp.
Locations: Marine Areas 8-1, 8-2, 9 and 11 are open with a 150 foot maximum fishing depth restriction. Port Townsend Shrimp District is open south of a line from Walan Point to Kala Point. Discovery Bay Shrimp District is open south of a line from Tukey Point to Contractors Point. The north/central portion of Marine Area 7 (see WDFW webpage or call Shellfish Rule Change hotline for boundaries) is open with a 200 foot maximum fishing depth restriction.
Note - Any spot shrimp caught must be returned immediately to the water unharmed.
Reason for action: Recreational non-spot shrimp shares in these areas are available.
Other information: The maximum fishing depth restrictions are in effect to protect spot shrimp while still allowing the opportunity to fish for non-spot (coonstripe/pink) shrimp. See page 132 of the 2006-07 Fishing in Washington rules pamphlet for descriptions of spot, coonstripe and pink shrimp.
Contact: Mark OToole, LaConner (360) 466-4345 ext. 241 or Dave Sterritt, Point Whitney (360) 796-4601 ext. 228.
Recreational non-spot shrimp fishing
opportunity available in several areas in June 1
Action: Recreational fishing for non-spot shrimp will reopen Thursday, June 1, 2006 in several areas that have been closed since spot shrimp shares were taken.
Effective date: Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 5:00 a.m.
Species affected: Non-spot (coonstripe and pink) shrimp.
Locations: Marine Areas 8-1, 8-2, 9 and 11 are open with a 150 foot maximum fishing depth restriction. Port Townsend Shrimp District is open south of a line from Walan Point to Kala Point. Discovery Bay Shrimp District is open south of a line from Tukey Point to Contractors Point. The north/central portion of Marine Area 7 (see WDFW webpage or call Shellfish Rule Change hotline for boundaries) is open with a 200 foot maximum fishing depth restriction.
Note - Any spot shrimp caught must be returned immediately to the water unharmed.
Reason for action: Recreational non-spot shrimp shares in these areas are available.
Other information: The maximum fishing depth restrictions are in effect to protect spot shrimp while still allowing the opportunity to fish for non-spot (coonstripe/pink) shrimp. See page 132 of the 2006-07 Fishing in Washington rules pamphlet for descriptions of spot, coonstripe and pink shrimp.
Contact: Mark OToole, LaConner (360) 466-4345 ext. 241 or Dave Sterritt, Point Whitney (360) 796-4601 ext. 228.