August 14, 2009
August 14, 2009
Recreational spot shrimp fishing to close Aug. 16 in Marine Area 6
Action: Recreational spot shrimp fishing is closing Sunday evening in Marine Area 6.
Effective date: 9:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009.
Species affected: Spot shrimp.
Location: All waters of Marine Area 6, which is located in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Reason for action: The recreational spot shrimp quota in this area will be reached.
Other information: Marine Area 6 will remain open until Oct. 15 for non-spot shrimp. Shrimp pots with a minimum mesh size of ½ inch will now be allowed.
Contact: Mark O’Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.
Recreational spot shrimp fishing to close Aug. 16 in Marine Area 6
Action: Recreational spot shrimp fishing is closing Sunday evening in Marine Area 6.
Effective date: 9:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009.
Species affected: Spot shrimp.
Location: All waters of Marine Area 6, which is located in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Reason for action: The recreational spot shrimp quota in this area will be reached.
Other information: Marine Area 6 will remain open until Oct. 15 for non-spot shrimp. Shrimp pots with a minimum mesh size of ½ inch will now be allowed.
Contact: Mark O’Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.