08-15-2009, 11:10 AM
Action: Recreational spot shrimp fishing is closing Sunday evening in Marine Area 6.
Effective date: 9:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009.<br />
Species affected: Spot shrimp.<br />
Location: All waters of Marine Area 6, which is located in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.<br />
Reason for action: The recreational spot shrimp quota in this area will be reached.<br />
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.<br />
Contact: Mark O'Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.
Effective date: 9:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009.<br />
Species affected: Spot shrimp.<br />
Location: All waters of Marine Area 6, which is located in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.<br />
Reason for action: The recreational spot shrimp quota in this area will be reached.<br />
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.<br />
Contact: Mark O'Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.