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.
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.