All Puget Sound shrimp fishing closed for season

October 12, 2004

Action: This is a reminder that any remaining Puget Sound shrimp fishing areas that had not been closed earlier in the season are now closed until next spring.

Effective date: 8:00 p.m., October 15, 2004


Action: This is a reminder that any remaining Puget Sound shrimp fishing areas that had not been closed earlier in the season are now
closed until next spring.

Effective date: 8:00 p.m. October 15, 2004

Species affected: All shrimp species.

Location: All waters of Puget Sound.

Reason for action: Standard seasonal conservation closure to protect ovigerous (egg bearing) shrimp.

Other information: The Puget Sound shrimp season will reopen next spring.

Information contact: Dave Sterritt, Point Whitney (360) 796-4601 ext 228; Mark O?Toole, LaConner 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.