Recreational crab fishing to close Sept. 22 in Marine sub Areas 7 east and 7 north

September 16, 2004

September 15, 2004

Recreational crab fishing to close Sept. 22
in Marine sub Areas 7 east and 7 north


Action: Recreational crab fishing will close in Marine sub Area 7-East and 7-North. This closure will include all crab and all harvest methods.

Effective date: The recreational crab fishery will close in the areas listed above at 7 p.m. September 22, 2004.

Species affected: Dungeness and red rock crab.

Location: All waters of Marine sub-Areas 7-East and 7-North.

Reason for action: Based on catch record card surveys, sport harvest will have reached or exceeded the recreational crab harvest allocations in these areas by this date.

Other information: Marine Areas 4, 5, and 13 will remain open until further notice.




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.

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