July 7, 2020
Action: This action closes the recreational shrimp fishery in Marine Area 7 West.
Effective date: July 7, 2020
Species affected: Spot shrimp and non-spot shrimp.
Location: Marine Area 7 West.
Reason for action: Preliminary catch estimates indicate the State harvest target has been met for spot shrimp in this area.
Additional information: This closes Marine Area 7 West to recreational harvest of both spot shrimp and non-spot shrimps. Marine Areas 7 South and 10 are also closed to recreational harvest of both spot shrimp and non-spot shrimps. Marine Areas 6 (excluding the Discovery Bay Shrimp District), 7 East, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 11, and 13 are open for the recreational harvest of non-spot shrimp. Please check regulations for depth and gear restrictions. Marine Area 12 will open July 15 and 28 from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. each day for all shrimp species.
Information contact: Don Velasquez, Fish and Wildlife Biologist. (425) 775-1311 ext. 112.
Effective date: July 7, 2020
Species affected: Spot shrimp and non-spot shrimp.
Location: Marine Area 7 West.
Reason for action: Preliminary catch estimates indicate the State harvest target has been met for spot shrimp in this area.
Additional information: This closes Marine Area 7 West to recreational harvest of both spot shrimp and non-spot shrimps. Marine Areas 7 South and 10 are also closed to recreational harvest of both spot shrimp and non-spot shrimps. Marine Areas 6 (excluding the Discovery Bay Shrimp District), 7 East, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 11, and 13 are open for the recreational harvest of non-spot shrimp. Please check regulations for depth and gear restrictions. Marine Area 12 will open July 15 and 28 from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. each day for all shrimp species.
Information contact: Don Velasquez, Fish and Wildlife Biologist. (425) 775-1311 ext. 112.