Action:  The recreational non-spot shrimp season will open on June 20th in Marine Area 7 East and remain open until further notice. 

Effective date:  June 20, 2021

Species affected:  Non-spot shrimp species which include coonstripe, dock, pink, and sidestripe shrimp.

Location:  Marine Area 7 East

Reason for action: To harvest recreational non-spot shrimp consistent with State/Tribal management agreements.

Additional information:

A maximum depth restriction of 200 feet applies to this non-spot shrimp fishery in Marine Area 7 East to avoid handling spot shrimp. Harvest will be limited to non-spot shrimp in waters less than or equal to 200 feet deep. All spot shrimp caught during this non-spot shrimp fishery must be immediately returned to the water unharmed. Pots with a minimum mesh size of ½ inch will be allowed during this fishery.

Other Marine Areas already open for recreational non-spot shrimping include 8-1, 8-2, 9, 11, and 13.  Maximum depth restrictions apply which differ slightly by Marine Area. All spot shrimp caught during these non-spot shrimp fisheries must be immediately returned to the water unharmed. Pots with a minimum mesh size of ½ inch are allowed are allowed during these fisheries.

Some Marine Areas remain open for recreational spot shrimp harvesting. Marine Area 5 remains open until further notice. Marine Areas 6, 7 East, and 7 West remain open through June 19, 2021.

Information contact: Donald Velasquez, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, (425) 775-1311 Ext. 112.