Recreational shrimp fishing closing Saturday evening from Edmonds to Deception Pass

April 20, 2004

Action: Recreational shrimp fishing will close, effective Saturday, April 24, 2004, at 9 p.m. in Marine Areas 8-1, 8-2 and 9, until further notice.

Effective date: Saturday, April 24, 2004, at 9 p.m.

Species affected: All shrimp species.

Location: All waters of Marine Areas 8-1, 8-2 and 9. The exception to this closure is that the Port Townsend Shrimp District will remain open for non-spot shrimp only with an area restriction.

Reason for action: The recreational spot shrimp quotas in these Marine Areas will be reached by the effective date.

Other information: Marine Areas 8-1,8-2, and 9 will reopen in about two weeks for non-spot shrimp only, with a 150 foot maximum fishing depth restriction. Port Townsend Shrimp District remains open for non-spot shrimp only with an area restriction.

Information contact: Rich Childers, Point Whitney (360) 586-1498 ext 228; Rich Childers, Point Whitney (360) 586-1498 ext 400; Mark O'Toole, La Conner District Office, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.



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. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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.