June 27, 2013
June 27, 2013
Recreational spot shrimp fishing closing in Marine Area 6
Action: Marine Area 6 will close to recreational spot shrimp fishing.
Effective date: 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013.
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, with a 200 foot maximum fishing depth restriction. All spot shrimp caught must be immediately returned to the water. Please see pages 134-136 of the 2013/2014 "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on pot mesh size rules, and descriptions of the shrimp species.
Contact: Mark O'Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.
Recreational spot shrimp fishing closing in Marine Area 6
Action: Marine Area 6 will close to recreational spot shrimp fishing.
Effective date: 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013.
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, with a 200 foot maximum fishing depth restriction. All spot shrimp caught must be immediately returned to the water. Please see pages 134-136 of the 2013/2014 "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on pot mesh size rules, and descriptions of the shrimp species.
Contact: Mark O'Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.