Five areas of Puget Sound reopen for late-season crab fishing

October 30, 2007

October 30, 2007


Five areas of Puget Sound reopen for
late-season crab fishing


Action: Re-opens recreational crab fishing in five marine areas.


Species affected: Dungeness and red rock crab


Effective dates: Marine Areas 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 - open 8:00 a.m. Nov. 1, 2007 through 6:00 p.m. Jan. 2, 2008, 7 days per week.

Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2 open daily 8:00 a.m. Nov. 22, 2007 through 6:00 p.m. Nov. 25, 2007.


Location: Marine Areas 6, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, and 12.


Other information: Crab fishing will remain open seven days a week through Jan. 2 in Marine Areas 4 (Neah Bay), 5 (Sekiu) and 13 (south Puget Sound), where the fishery has continued uninterrupted since June 18.

Reason for action: Re-opens the recreational crab fisheries because there are available harvest shares remaining in the above Marine Areas.

Information contact: Rich Childers, (360) 586-1498

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.