Recreational shrimp fishing reopening for one day in Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2

June 18, 2008

June 18, 2008


Recreational spot shrimp fishing reopening for one day in Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2


Action: Recreational shrimping in Areas 8-1 and 8-2 will close at 9:00 p.m. Monday night. All shrimp gear must be removed from the water by that time. Recreational spot shrimp fishing will reopen for one day, Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2. All shrimp gear must be removed from the water by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 24, 2008.

Effective date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Species affected: All shrimp.

Location: Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2.

Reason for action: Sufficient recreational spot shrimp quota remains for one more weekday of fishing. The open day is being shifted forward from Wednesday to Tuesday, as there is a commercial crab opener in this area on Wednesday, June 25. The non-spot shrimp gear will be allowed back in on
Wednesday morning, June 25, at 7:00 a.m.


Contact: Mark O'Toole, LaConner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241 or Therese Cain, Point Whitney, (360) 796-4601 ext. 210.


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.