September 16, 2019
Action: Closes the last recreational spot shrimp fisheries.
Effective date: Sept.16, 2019.
Species affected: Spot shrimp and non-spot shrimp.
Location: Marine areas 4 (east of Bonilla-Tatoosh line), 5, and 6 (excluding the Discovery Bay Shrimp District)
Reason for action: To protect egg-bearing female spot shrimp consistent with co-management plans.
Additional information: With the closure of spot shrimp fisheries in these areas, non-spot shrimp fisheries will remain open through Oct.15, 2019. Pots with a minimum mesh size of 1/2 inch are now allowed in these areas.
Information contact: Don Velasquez, fish and wildlife biologist, 425-775-1311 ext. 112.
Effective date: Sept.16, 2019.
Species affected: Spot shrimp and non-spot shrimp.
Location: Marine areas 4 (east of Bonilla-Tatoosh line), 5, and 6 (excluding the Discovery Bay Shrimp District)
Reason for action: To protect egg-bearing female spot shrimp consistent with co-management plans.
Additional information: With the closure of spot shrimp fisheries in these areas, non-spot shrimp fisheries will remain open through Oct.15, 2019. Pots with a minimum mesh size of 1/2 inch are now allowed in these areas.
Information contact: Don Velasquez, fish and wildlife biologist, 425-775-1311 ext. 112.