July 3, 2012
July 3, 2012
Recreational spot shrimp fishing
closing July 11 in eastern Strait
Action: Marine Area 6 will close to recreational spot shrimp fishing.
Effective date: 9:00 p.m. Wed., July 11, 2012.
Species affected: Spot shrimp.
Location: All waters of Marine Area 6, which is located in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Reason for action: The recreational spot shrimp quota in this area will be reached.
Other information: Marine Area 6 will remain open until October 15 for non-spot shrimp, with a 200 foot maximum fishing depth restriction. All spot shrimp caught must be immediately returned to the water. Shrimp pots with a minimum mesh size of 1/2 inch may be used. Please see pages 134 and 135 of the 2012/2013 Sportfishing Rules Pamphlet for details on pot mesh size rules, and descriptions of the shrimp species.
Contact: Mark O'Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241
Recreational spot shrimp fishing
closing July 11 in eastern Strait
Action: Marine Area 6 will close to recreational spot shrimp fishing.
Effective date: 9:00 p.m. Wed., July 11, 2012.
Species affected: Spot shrimp.
Location: All waters of Marine Area 6, which is located in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Reason for action: The recreational spot shrimp quota in this area will be reached.
Other information: Marine Area 6 will remain open until October 15 for non-spot shrimp, with a 200 foot maximum fishing depth restriction. All spot shrimp caught must be immediately returned to the water. Shrimp pots with a minimum mesh size of 1/2 inch may be used. Please see pages 134 and 135 of the 2012/2013 Sportfishing Rules Pamphlet for details on pot mesh size rules, and descriptions of the shrimp species.
Contact: Mark O'Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241