February 10, 2003
Actions: The recreational crab fishery in Marine Area 12 and the portion of Marine Area 9 north of the Hood Canal Bridge and south of a line from Olele Point to Foulweather Bluff will close March 1, 2003, until further notice.
Effective date: 12:01 am, March 1, 2003
Species affected: Dungeness and red rock crab
Location: All waters of Marine Area 12 and the portion of Marine Area 9 north of the Hood Canal Bridge and south of a line from Olele Point to Foulweather Bluff.
Reason for action: Recreational quotas for Dungeness crab have been reached in Marine Area 12 and 9.
Other information: The following Marine Areas remain closed to crab fishing: 8-1, 8-2, 10, and the portion of 9 north and east of a line from Olele Point to Foulweather Bluff.
Information contact: Rich Childers, Point Whitney (360) 586-1498 ext 400; Norm Lemberg, LaConner District Office, (360) 466-4345 ext. 240; or Don Velasquez, Mill Creek Regional Office, (425) 775-1311 ext. 112.
Effective date: 12:01 am, March 1, 2003
Species affected: Dungeness and red rock crab
Location: All waters of Marine Area 12 and the portion of Marine Area 9 north of the Hood Canal Bridge and south of a line from Olele Point to Foulweather Bluff.
Reason for action: Recreational quotas for Dungeness crab have been reached in Marine Area 12 and 9.
Other information: The following Marine Areas remain closed to crab fishing: 8-1, 8-2, 10, and the portion of 9 north and east of a line from Olele Point to Foulweather Bluff.
Information contact: Rich Childers, Point Whitney (360) 586-1498 ext 400; Norm Lemberg, LaConner District Office, (360) 466-4345 ext. 240; or Don Velasquez, Mill Creek Regional Office, (425) 775-1311 ext. 112.