Recreational shrimp fishing reopens for one day in Puget Sound from Edmonds to Oak Harbor

April 27, 2004

April 27, 2004

Recreational shrimp fishing reopens for one day
in Puget Sound from Edmonds to Oak Harbor

Action: Recreational shrimp fishing will reopen for one weekday, Friday, May 14, 2004, in Marine Areas 8-1,8-2 and 9 (outside of the Port Townsend Shrimp District).

Effective date: Friday, May 14, 2004, from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Species affected: All shrimp species.

Location: Marine Areas 8-1, 8-2 and 9 (outside of the Port Townsend Shirmp District.

Reason for action: Enough recreational spot shrimp quota remains to reopen Marine Areas 8-1, 8-2 and 9 for a single weekday.

Other information: Not enough quota remains for a weekend day to open.

Information contact: Rich Childers, Point Whitney (360) 586-1498 ext 400; Mark O'Toole, La Conner Office, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.





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.