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

October 24, 2008

October 24, 2008


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


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


Species affected: Dungeness and red rock crab.


Effective dates: Nov. 1, 2008 through 5:00 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009, 7 days per week.


Location: Reopens Marine Areas 6, 9, 10, and 12.


Other information: Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and Marine Areas 5 and 13 are open through January 2, 2009. Marine Areas 7, 8-1, 8-2 and 11 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.

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.