Post by: Chase 1 on January 10, 2013, 04:50:41 PM
The discussion will include...
* Floating start dates from year to year to avoid low tides. (Current season start dates have been fixed on the 1st Sat. in May, often placing the season during extreme swing and negative tides. Staff thinking is that we would rather know a fixed date for the opener rather than changing year to year based on the tides.)
* Reserving a portion of the poundage in the San Juan's North to allow for a Summer fishery in July or Aug.
* Days of the week.
*Maximizing opportunity within the quota management guidelines.
Things that won't be part of the discussion (so save your breath)...
*Number of shrimp per day.
*Gear guidelines.
*Anything to do with the Native fishery.
If you would like your opinions to be heard at the meeting, please reply by telling me the area you are referring to and the change you would like to see implemented. Also add your opinion on the issues listed above that will be part of the discussion. After the meeting I will update the thread to let you know the outcome. Thanks for your input!
Post by: RB on January 10, 2013, 05:07:57 PM
Keeping an eye on this I like the fixed start date simply for scheduling. We pick our time off up to a year in advance (Oct Nov of previous year), so knowing the date helps. It would be nice to be able to shrimp a day or two in the summer as well so reserving a portion of a quota would be handy. Days of the week don't matter that much because I will schedule time off around the days as do most. I went out on the Wednesday opener last year and saw more boats than Humpy fishing.
Post by: huntnphool on January 10, 2013, 05:09:20 PM
Post by: lokidog on January 10, 2013, 05:39:35 PM
From my experiences two years ago, I prefer to see the floating dates as many people do not pay as much attention to the tides as they should and lose a lot of gear which wastes a lot of shrimp. On a not too bad day, I rescued, and returned, 18 pots that people had lost through the day and pulled pots until it was dark. I probably could have found more if I had had the time.
BTW internet cops out there, I talked with a couple of fish cops and said they had no problem with me doing that as long as I had contacted the people before pulling their pots. ;)
Post by: Chase 1 on January 10, 2013, 05:45:27 PM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on January 10, 2013, 06:07:34 PM
I'd like to see shrimping on only one weekend day plus some weekdaysi agree loki during the week, so we dont have to deal with all the loser ignorant yahoos that have no idea what they are doing :tup: a working ramp is a happy fisherman :tup:
Post by: Chase 1 on January 14, 2013, 10:00:57 AM
Post by: Chase 1 on February 01, 2013, 11:20:09 PM
It was also decided that the opening date will stay the first Sat. in May but that the remaining days available will be moved away from the extreme low tides as much as possible.
Also a Pacific Ocean daily limit increase is on the table and is currently under Commission review. If it passes it would increase the daily limit to 200.
This is still a draft and is subject to final review.
MARINE AREAS 4 (east of Bonilla-Tatoosh line), 5, 6 and 13 (excluding Shrimp Districts). Opens May 4 at 7:00 a.m., SPOT SHRIMP season closes when quota is attained or September 15, whichever comes first, except for Marine Area 13 which closes for SPOT SHRIMP on May 31. COONSTRIPE and PINK season closes October 15. Open daily.
MARINE AREAS 7 EAST and 7 SOUTH (see map on page 133)
Opens May 4 at 7:00 a.m., also open May 8-11, May 15-18, and May 29-June 1.
Additional dates and times will be announced if sufficient quota remains.
June 2 - October 15, Marine Area 7 East is open daily for COONSTRIPE and PINK SHRIMP until October 15 with a 200’ maximum fishing depth restriction. All SPOT SHRIMP caught must be returned to the water immediately. Marine Area 7 South will remain closed after SPOT SHRIMP quota is taken.
MARINE AREA 7 WEST Opens May 4 at 7:00 a.m., open Wednesday through Saturday each week until June 1, after June 1 open Thursday through Saturday each week until quota is attained or September 15, whichever comes first.
MARINE AREAS 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10 and 11. Open May 4, 8 and 18, from 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
In Marine Area 8-2 only, it is lawful for divers to take shrimp by hand or hand held device from 7:00 pm until midnight on any open day in May.
June 1 - October 15, Marine Areas 8, 9 and 11 are open daily for COONSTRIPE and PINK shrimp with a 150’ maximum fishing depth restriction. All SPOT SHRIMP caught must be returned to the water immediately. Marine Area 10 will remain closed after SPOT SHRIMP quota is taken.
HOOD CANAL SHRIMP DISTRICT (Marine Area 12) Open May 4, 8, 15 and 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Additional dates and times will be announced if sufficient quota remains.
DISCOVERY BAY
SHRIMP DISTRICT (see Marine Area 6 map) Open May 4, 8, 15 and 18, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional dates and times will be announced if sufficient quota remains.
PACIFIC OCEAN
Marine Areas 1-3 and 4 (west of Bonilla-Tatoosh line) Year-round. Open daily.
Note – Preliminary projection, Marine Areas 9 & 10 may only be open two of these days, pending potential quota adjustments, etc.
Now go get'em!! Good luck
Post by: huntnphool on February 01, 2013, 11:28:21 PM
Post by: Smokepole on February 02, 2013, 05:45:24 AM
I'd like to see shrimping on only one weekend day plus some weekdays to extend the season for a longer time (although I don't have to drive to go so I am a bit biased), the shrimping two years ago in July was awesome as it was nice to be out there in warm weather
My feelings exactly. Having the recreational season so early can be dangerous. Lots of weather related boating issues. It just aint worth a few shrimp sometimes. If they want escapement, they should shorten the season, or limit days. But give us some descent weather & tides!
Post by: lokidog on February 02, 2013, 08:55:11 AM
Post by: Chase 1 on February 02, 2013, 12:17:22 PM
Post by: Chase 1 on February 02, 2013, 12:22:24 PM
Looks like the first and last days are going to be decent tides in Hood Canal, the 8th is another low tide with a lot of movement.
It came down to best available tides within the season structure provided. It won't be great tides on all open days, just the best trying to stay away from the lowest.
Post by: lokidog on February 02, 2013, 06:37:28 PM