# Recreational spot shrimp fishing to close Aug. 16 in Marine Area

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**Created:** [August 14, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/recreational-spot-shrimp-fishing-to-close-aug-16-in-marine-area/155176 "2009-08-14T21:10:00Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 14, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/recreational-spot-shrimp-fishing-to-close-aug-16-in-marine-area/155176/1 "2009-08-14T21:10:00Z")

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Action: Recreational spot shrimp fishing is closing Sunday evening in Marine Area 6.

Effective date: 9:00 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009.

Species affected: Spot shrimp.

Location: All waters of Marine Area 6, which is located in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Reason for action: The recreational spot shrimp quota in this area will be reached.

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.

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