Recreational shrimping closes June 13 in Port Angeles Shrimp District

June 9, 2004

June 9, 2004


Recreational shrimping closes June 13
in Port Angeles Shrimp District

Action: Recreational shrimp fishing will close on June 13, 2004, in the Port Angeles Shrimp District.

Effective date: Sunday, June 13, 2004, at 3 p.m.

Species affected: All shrimp species.

Location: All waters of the Port Angeles Shrimp District in Marine Area 6.

Reason for action: The recreational share of spot shrimp has been reached in the area closed under this rule.

Other information: Discovery Bay Shrimp District and the remainder of Marine Area 6 remains open for shrimp fishing. Shrimp fishers are reminded that the tidal currents in the Straits of Juan de Fuca are very swift, and gear loss is a common occurrence. Check current tide tables, add additional weight to pots, and add extra buoys (all yellow) when shrimp fishing in Marine Area 6. See page 132 of the "2004-05 Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for rules and descriptions of spot, coonstripe, and pink shrimp

Information contact: Dave Sterritt, Point Whitney (360) 796-4601 ext 228; Rich Childers, Point Whitney (360) 796-4601 ext 400.

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.