May 27, 2015
May 27, 2015
Recreational non-spot shrimp fishing
re-opening in several areas of Puget Sound
Action: Marine Areas 8-1, 8-2, 9 and 11 are reopening for recreational coonstripe and pink shrimp fishing, with a 150-foot maximum fishing depth restriction. Marine Area 7 East is reopening for recreational coonstripe and pink shrimp fishing as well, with a 200-foot maximum fishing depth restriction. Open daily. All spot shrimp caught must be returned to the water immediately.
Effective date: June 1, 2015.
Species affected: Non-spot (coonstripe and pink) shrimp.
Location: Marine Areas 7 East, 8-1, 8-2, 9 and 11.
Reason for action: Recreational non-spot shrimp shares are available in these Marine Areas.
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, or Don Velasquez, Mill Creek, (425) 775-1311 ext. 112.
Recreational non-spot shrimp fishing
re-opening in several areas of Puget Sound
Action: Marine Areas 8-1, 8-2, 9 and 11 are reopening for recreational coonstripe and pink shrimp fishing, with a 150-foot maximum fishing depth restriction. Marine Area 7 East is reopening for recreational coonstripe and pink shrimp fishing as well, with a 200-foot maximum fishing depth restriction. Open daily. All spot shrimp caught must be returned to the water immediately.
Effective date: June 1, 2015.
Species affected: Non-spot (coonstripe and pink) shrimp.
Location: Marine Areas 7 East, 8-1, 8-2, 9 and 11.
Reason for action: Recreational non-spot shrimp shares are available in these Marine Areas.
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, or Don Velasquez, Mill Creek, (425) 775-1311 ext. 112.