Recreational shrimp fishing to close in Marine Area 7 West

August 9, 2019

Action: This closes Marine Area 7 West to recreational shrimp harvest.

Effective date: Aug. 12, 2019.

Species affected: All shrimp species including spot shrimp.

Location: Marine Area 7 West (San Juan Channel, Spieden Channel, Stuart and Waldron islands).

Reason for action: Recreational harvest is projected to reach the target by Aug. 12 in this area.

Additional information: Some marine areas, including 4 (east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line), 5, and 6 (outside the Discovery Bay Shrimp District) remain open for spot shrimp fishing. Several other marine areas are open for coonstripe and pink shrimp fishing. Check WDFW's website at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/shrimp/ for more information.

Information contact: Don Velasquez, Fish and Wildlife Biologist. (425) 775-1311 ext. 112.

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.