Southern portion of Marine Area 7 will close for recreational shrimp fishing

June 5, 2012

Action: Closes the southern portion of Marine Area 7 for shrimp harvest.

Effective date: June 7, 2012

Species affected: All shrimp species

Location: Portion of Marine Area 7 south of a line from the Initiative 77 marker on Fidalgo Island (which is the eastern boundary between Marine Areas 6 and 7) to Point Colville on Lopez Island, then south of a line from Davis Point on Lopez Island to Cattle Point on San Juan Island, then south of a line due west from Lime Kiln Point light on San Juan Island to the international boundary.

Reason for action: The recreational spot shrimp quota will have been taken in the southern portion of Marine Area 7.

Other information: Additional shrimp rules can be found in the 2012/2013 Sportfishing Rules Pamphlet.

Contact: Mark O'Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241


Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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