Two areas of Puget Sound reopen for late-season crab fishing, Hood Canal closing early

October 28, 2009

October 27, 2009


Two areas of Puget Sound reopen for late-season
crab fishing, Hood Canal closing early

Action: Re-opens recreational crab fishing in two marine areas and closes Marine Area 12.

Species affected: Dungeness and red rock crab.

Effective dates: 8:00 a.m. Nov. 1, 2009 through 5:00 p.m. Jan. 2, 2010, 7 days per week.

Location: A portion of Marine Area 9 north and east of a line projected from Foulweather Bluff to Olele Point and Marine Area 10.

Other information: Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and Marine Areas 5 and 13 are open through January 2, 2010. Marine Areas 7, 8-1, 8-2, 11, and 12 closed until further notice.

Reason for action: Re-opens the recreational crab fisheries because there are available harvest shares remaining in the above Marine Areas. The quota has been reached in Marine Area 12.

Information contact: Rich Childers, (425) 775-1311.

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.