Recreational shrimp fishing closing in Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2

May 9, 2008

May 9, 2008

Recreational shrimp fishing closing
in Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2

Action: Recreational shrimp fishing will close 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in all waters of Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2, which include the Mukilteo, Everett and Saratoga Passage shrimp fishing grounds.

Effective date: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

Species affected: All shrimp.

Location: Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2.

Reason for action: The recreational spot shrimp quota will be reached in these areas.

Other information: Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal) will likely remain open on Saturday, May 10 and Wednesday, May 14. Marine Areas 9, 10 and 11 are closed.

Contact: Mark O'Toole, LaConner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241 or Therese Cain, Point Whitney, (360) 796-4601 ext. 210.

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.