April 20, 2004
April 20, 2004
Recreational shrimp fishing season closing
Immediately in Marine Area 11
Action: Recreational shrimp fishing for shrimp will close immediately in the Vashon Island area, Marine Area 11.
Effective date: Immediately.
Species affected: All shrimp species.
Location: All waters of Marine Area 11.
Reason for action: The recreational share of spot shrimp has been taken in the area covered under this rule it was a very small quota, only 600 lbs.
Other information: This area will reopen in approximately two weeks for non-spot shrimp with a 150 foot maximum fishing depth restriction is in effect to protect spot shrimp. See page 127 of the "2003-04 Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for descriptions of spot, coonstripe, and pink shrimp.
Information contact: Dave Sterritt, Point Whitney (360) 586-1498 ext 228; Rich Childers, Point Whitney (360) 586-1498 ext 400; Mark O'Toole. La Conner (360) 466-4345 ext 241.
Recreational shrimp fishing season closing
Immediately in Marine Area 11
Action: Recreational shrimp fishing for shrimp will close immediately in the Vashon Island area, Marine Area 11.
Effective date: Immediately.
Species affected: All shrimp species.
Location: All waters of Marine Area 11.
Reason for action: The recreational share of spot shrimp has been taken in the area covered under this rule it was a very small quota, only 600 lbs.
Other information: This area will reopen in approximately two weeks for non-spot shrimp with a 150 foot maximum fishing depth restriction is in effect to protect spot shrimp. See page 127 of the "2003-04 Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for descriptions of spot, coonstripe, and pink shrimp.
Information contact: Dave Sterritt, Point Whitney (360) 586-1498 ext 228; Rich Childers, Point Whitney (360) 586-1498 ext 400; Mark O'Toole. La Conner (360) 466-4345 ext 241.