Recreational Shrimp Fishery Opens May 7 In Puget Sound

Sport Dishing for shrimp opens May 7 in Puget Sound, resource managers are predicting another good season. Here's a little run down on the seasons: Hood Canal Shrimp District (Marine Area 12): Open from 9:00 a.m. on May 7,11,14 and 25. Additional dates and times may be announced if sufficient quota remains. Discovery Bay Shrimp District (Marine Area 6): Open May 7,11 and 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Additional dates and times will be announced if sufficient quota remains. Marine Areas 4 (east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line), 5,6 and 13 (excluding shrimp districts): Open daily beginning May 7 at 7 a.m.. The spot shrimp season closes when quota is attained or September 15, whichever comes first, except for Marine Area 13, which closes for spot shrimp May 31. Marine Area 7: Opens May 7 at 7 a.m. and will be open May 11,13,14,25 and 28. Additional dates and times will be announced if sufficient quota remains. The season for coonstripe and pink shrimp (with area and depth restrictions) runs daily from June 1 through October 15. Marine Area 8,9 and 10: Open May 7 and May 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional dates and times will be announced if sufficient quota remains. Marine Area 11, extending from the northern tip of Vashon Island to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 only. Limit is 80 spot shrimp per day. Ted's has a large selection of shrimping gear on hand. From pots, to bouys, to line, to bait, to pullers, Ted's has the product and knowledge to rig your gear.