Shrimp Regulations in Washington (2026)

Recreational shrimp rules in Washington saltwater, as published by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Last checked November 7, 2026.

Limits differ by area — the summary below is the first published rule; see every rule underneath.

Size limit

No minimum carapace size.

Bag limit

Daily limit of 25 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species…

Season

Open all year

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Recreational Shrimp rules in Washington

Where: Marine Area 1 - Pacific Ocean - Ilwaco (ocean)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 25 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 200 spot shrimp.
Season: Open all year

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Coastal management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

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Where: Marine Area 2 - Pacific Ocean - Westport/Ocean Shores (ocean)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 25 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 200 spot shrimp.
Season: Open all year

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Coastal management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

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Where: Marine Area 3 - Pacific Ocean - LaPush (ocean)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 25 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 200 spot shrimp.
Season: Open all year

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Coastal management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

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Where: Marine Area 4 - West of Tatoosh-Bonilla Line (Pacific Ocean) (ocean)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 25 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 200 spot shrimp.
Season: Open all year

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Coastal management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

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Where: Marine Area 4 - Neah Bay east of Tatoosh - Bonilla line (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Was open daily beginning May 24 through September 15. Shrimping was allowed during daylight hours only. Non-spot shrimp only season: Closed A non-spot shrimp only season is not planned for this area.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

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Where: Marine Area 5 - Western Strait of Juan De Fuca (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Was open daily beginning May 24 through September 15. Shrimping was allowed during daylight hours only. Non-spot shrimp only season: Closed A non-spot shrimp only season is not planned for this area.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

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Where: Marine Area 6 - Port Angeles Harbor, Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca outside of the Discovery Bay Shrimp District (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Was open on May 24, May 26, June 7-8, June 21-22, July 19-20, and August 2. Non-spot shrimp only season: Closed When it is open there is a maximum allowed fishing depth of 175 feet, pots with a minimum mesh size of 1/2 inch will be allowed, and all spot shrimp encountered must be released immediately unharmed.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Where: Marine Area 6 - Discovery Bay Shrimp District (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Was open on May 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on June 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Non-spot shrimp only season: Closed A non-spot shrimp only season is not planned for this area. Marine Area 6 - Discovery Bay Shrimp District Waters south of a line from McCurdy Point on the Quimper Peninsula to the northern tip of Protection Island then from the western end of Protection Island to Rocky Point on the Miller Peninsula and all the waters of Discovery Bay. Note: all fishing gear must be removed from the water by one hour after sunset on the last day of any

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Where: Marine Area 7 - South - Iceberg Point, Point Colville, Biz Point, Salmon Bank (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Was open on May 24, May 26, and June 7-8. Shrimping was allowed during daylight hours only. Only the portion of 7 South that is west of a line projected due south from Point Colville on Lopez Island and east of a line projected due south from Cattle Point on San Juan Island was opened on June 7-8. See map below. Non-spot shrimp only season: Closed A non-spot shrimp only season is not planned for this area. Note: All fishing gear must be removed from the water by one hour after sunset on the last day of any fishing period.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Where: Marine Area 7 - East - northern Rosario Strait, Bellingham Bay, Sucia and Matia Islands, Strait of Georgia (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Was open on May 24 and May 26. Shrimping was allowed during daylight hours only. The previously announced opening for June 7-8 was cancelled due to the target harvest share being reached. Non-spot shrimp only season: Closed When it is open there is a maximum allowed fishing depth of 200 feet, pots with a minimum mesh size of 1/2 inch will be allowed, and all spot shrimp encountered must be released immediately unharmed.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Where: Marine Area 7 - West - San Juan Channel, Spieden Channel, Stuart and Waldron Islands (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Open on May 24, May 26, June 7-8, and June 21-22. The opening scheduled for July 18-20 was cancelled as the target share has been met. Non-spot shrimp only season: Closed A non-spot shrimp only season is not planned for this area. Note: All fishing gear must be removed from the water by one hour after sunset on the last day of any fishing period.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Where: Marine Area 8-1 - Saratoga Passage, Deception Pass (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Closed for spot shrimp harvest in 2026 due to low abundance. Non-spot shrimp only season: Closed When it is open there is a maximum allowed fishing depth of 175 feet, pots with a minimum mesh size of 1/2 inch will be allowed, and all spot shrimp encountered must be released immediately unharmed.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Where: Marine Area 8-2 - Port Susan, Port Gardner, Everett (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Closed for spot shrimp harvest in 2026 due to low abundance. Non-spot shrimp only season: Closed When it is open there is a maximum allowed fishing depth of 175 feet, pots with a minimum mesh size of 1/2 inch will be allowed, and all spot shrimp encountered must be released immediately unharmed.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Where: Marine Area 9 - Edmonds, Port Townsend Bay, Admiralty Inlet (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Closed for spot shrimp harvest in 2026 due to low abundance. Non-spot shrimp only fishery dates and times: Closed When it is open there is a maximum allowed fishing depth of 150 feet, pots with a minimum mesh size of 1/2 inch will be allowed, and all spot shrimp encountered must be released immediately unharmed.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Where: Marine Area 10 - Elliott Bay (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Closed for spot shrimp harvest in 2026 due to low abundance. Non-spot shrimp only season: Closed A non-spot shrimp only season is not planned for this area.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Where: Marine Area 10 - Outside Elliott Bay (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Closed for spot shrimp harvest in 2026 due to low abundance. Non-spot shrimp only season: Closed A non-spot shrimp only season is not planned for this area.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Where: Marine Area 11 - Tacoma-Vashon Island (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Closed for spot shrimp harvest in 2026 due to low abundance. Non-spot shrimp only fishery dates and times: Closed When it is open there is a maximum allowed fishing depth of 150 feet, pots with a minimum mesh size of 1/2 inch will be allowed, and all spot shrimp encountered must be released immediately unharmed.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Where: Marine Area 12 - Hood Canal (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Was open on May 10, May 24, May 26, June 7, June 21, and July 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. only. The ongoing biotoxin closure in Hood Canal does not affect shrimp. While clams, oysters, mussels and other bivalves are not safe to eat and are closed, shrimp remains open. Spot prawns are not a biotoxin risk per DOH. Shrimpers are encouraged to confirm the status and fee structure for the boat launch at Skokomish Park at Potlatch/Saltwater Park before planning to use the facility. For information you may call 360-877-9422. Non-spot shrimp only season: Clos

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Where: Marine Area 13 - South Puget Sound, Carr Inlet (bays & inshore)
Size limit: No minimum carapace size.
Bag limit: Daily limit of 10 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 80 spot shrimp, if open for spot shrimp.
Season: All shrimp fishery open days and times: Closed Closed for spot shrimp harvest in 2026 due to low abundance. Non-spot shrimp only fishery dates and times: Closed When it is open there is a maximum allowed fishing depth of 200 feet, pots with a minimum mesh size of 1/2 inch will be allowed, and all spot shrimp encountered must be released immediately unharmed.

Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
The minimum mesh size for shrimp pots is 1-inch mesh unless the area is closed for spot shrimp, but open for coonstripe and pink shrimp ("non-spot shrimp"), then the minimum size for shrimp pots is 1/2-inch mesh (See: current gear rules).
Puget Sound management area
Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.

Official source

Commercial rules

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Where: Federal waters (EEZ) (ocean)
Season: (2) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess on board a fishing vessel, pink shrimp, except during the following time: The open season for trawl gear is April 1 through October 31 of each year. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time — Penalty.

(3) It is unlawful to fish with trawl gear for pink shrimp for commercial purposes unless an approved by-catch reduction device is used in each net. A by-catch reduction device, also known as a finfish excluder, uses a rigid panel or grate of narrowly spaced bars to guide fish out of an escape hole forward of the panel, generally in the top of the net. An approved by-catch reduction device must meet the following criteria:
Ocean pink shrimp trawl fishery.
(1) It is unlawful to fish for ocean pink shrimp within the territorial boundaries of the state. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time — Penalty.
(11) It is unlawful to land or deliver pink shrimp to an original receiver that exceeds the following count per pound restriction: The count per pound must average no more than 160 shrimp per pound for a minimum of two samples, increasing at a rate of one sample per one thousand pounds landed or in possession, up to a maximum requirement of twenty samples. Such samples shall consist of at least one pound each of whole, unbroken shrimp taken at random from throughout the individual load landed or in possession. This landing restriction shall apply only to loads of 3,000 pounds of shrimp or more. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time — Penalty.
(a) Retain up to 50 pounds round weight of other shrimp species taken incidentally in the ocean pink shrimp fishery; and

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Where: Marine Areas 1, 2, 3 and 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line (coastal spot shrimp pot fishery) (ocean)
Season: (3) It is unlawful to fish for, take, or possess spot shrimp on board a commercial fishing vessel, except from March 15 through September 15 of each year. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.550, Violation of commercial fishing area or time—Penalty.

(5) It is unlawful to fish with spot shrimp pot gear for commercial purposes if the pots exceed a maximum 153-inch bottom perimeter and a maximum 24-inch height. It is unlawful to possess spot shrimp taken with spot shrimp pot gear that exceeds a maximum 153-inch bottom perimeter and a maximum 24-inch height.
(6) It is unlawful to fish for spot shrimp for commercial purposes with more than a maximum of 500 pots. It is unlawful to possess spot shrimp taken for commercial purposes with more than a maximum of 500 pots.
Coastal spot shrimp (Pandalus platyceros) pot fishery.
(1) It is unlawful to fish for, possess, or deliver spot shrimp taken for commercial purposes from state waters west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, or from offshore waters, unless the fisher has a valid Washington-coastal spot shrimp pot fishery license. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.500, Commercial fishing without a license—Penalty.
(4) The total allowable catch of spot shrimp taken from waters west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and from offshore waters during a calendar year is 200,000 pounds round weight. Of this 200,000 pounds round weight, no more than 100,000 pounds can be taken south of 47 degrees 04.00' N. latitude, and no more than 100,000 pounds can be taken north of 47 degrees 04.00' N. latitude.
(10) It is unlawful to retain any species of finfish or shellfish taken with spot shrimp pot gear, except octopus, squid, or up to 50 pounds round weight of other shrimp species taken incidentally with spot shrimp pot gear.

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Where: Puget Sound — spot shrimp pot fishery (bays & inshore)
Season: (2) It is unlawful to fish for spot shrimp for commercial purposes in Puget Sound using shellfish pot gear except during seasons opened by emergency rule.

(3) In all areas fishers are limited to a maximum of 100 spot shrimp pots, as defined in subsection (5) of this section, except for dual licensees as provided for in RCW 77.70.410.
(g) The mesh size must be greater than or equal to one inch. Mesh size of one inch is defined as a mesh opening that a 7/8-inch square peg will pass through, excluding the entrance tunnels, except for flexible, knotted (web) mesh or knotless stretch mesh pots, where the mesh must be a minimum of 1 3/4 inch stretch measure.
(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, land, or deliver spot shrimp taken for commercial purposes with pot gear from Puget Sound waters without a valid Puget Sound shrimp pot license.
(b) Each fisher or alternate operator is required to report their intended catch area of harvest and an estimate of total pounds that are being targeted by 7:00 p.m. the evening prior to harvest by email or text message to shrimp.report@dfw.wa.gov, or by using the Puget Sound commercial shrimp reporting website.
Status 'closed': the latest WDFW emergency rule (Puget Sound commercial shrimp rule (WSR 26-18-084, WAC 220-340-52000C)) ended 2026-09-15; WAC 220-340-520 keeps the fishery closed except as provided by emergency rule.

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Where: Puget Sound — nonspot shrimp pot fishery (bays & inshore)
Season: (2) It is unlawful to fish for nonspot shrimp for commercial purposes in Puget Sound using shellfish pot gear except during seasons opened by emergency rule.

(3) In all areas fishers are limited to a maximum of 100 nonspot shrimp pots, as defined in subsection (5) of this section, unless otherwise designated in a director's permit for the purposes described in subsection (5)(g) of this section.
(g) The mesh size must be greater than or equal to 1/2 inch. Mesh of 1/2 inch is defined as a mesh that a 3/8 inch square peg will pass through, excluding the entrance tunnels, except for flexible, knotted (web) mesh pots or knotless stretch mesh pots, where the mesh must be at a minimum 1 1/8 inch stretch measure.
(1) It is unlawful to take, fish for, land, or deliver nonspot shrimp taken for commercial purposes with pot gear from Puget Sound waters without a valid Puget Sound nonspot shrimp pot or Puget Sound shrimp pot license.
(b) Each fisher or alternate operator is required to report their intended catch area of harvest, and an estimate of total pounds that are being targeted by 7:00 p.m. the evening prior to harvest by email or text message to shrimp.report@dfw.wa.gov, or by using the Puget Sound commercial shrimp reporting website.
Status 'closed': the latest WDFW emergency rule (Puget Sound commercial shrimp (WSR 26-19-088, WAC 220-340-52500H)) ended 2026-10-15; WAC 220-340-525 keeps the fishery closed except as provided by emergency rule.

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Quick answers

What is the shrimp size limit in Washington?

No minimum carapace size. (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).

How many shrimp can I keep in Washington?

Daily limit of 25 pounds, heads and tails, of all shrimp species combined. Maximum of 200 spot shrimp. (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).

When is shrimp season in Washington?

Open all year. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.

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