There are more than 80 shrimp species that inhabit Washington waters. Only 7 species though are regularly captured for consumption by sport harvesters. Almost all sport shrimp harvest takes place in Puget Sound or its connecting waters.
Shrimp are found primarily on or near the bottom, but make daily migrations through the water column in search of food. They have been found at depths greater than 1000 feet, but are most frequently captured at depths of 30 to 300 feet.
The most popular bait used for shrimping is canned fish-flavored cat food. Cat food cans should be punctured on both sides and ends and placed in the pot as bait. Cat food and other baits may also be placed in bait containers and secured to the bottom of the pot between the entrance tunnels.
Be sure to check your marine area for season openings, limit information and current season status:
Washington Recreational Shrimp Seasons & Harvest Rules
Purchase your shellfish license online
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16GA Shrimp Pot
Our most popular shrimp pot. Made with 7/8"x7/8" 16GA black vinyl coated wire. Four tunnels, attached 2-way bridle rope and built-in bait tunnel included. 24"Lx24"Wx9"H.
Our Price: $54.99
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14GA Shrimp Pot
Made with 7/8"x7/8" heavy duty 14GA black vinyl coated wire. Four tunnels, attached 2-way bridle rope and built-in bait tunnel included. 24"Lx24"Wx9"H.
Our Price: $69.99
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Puget Sound Shrimp Pot
Made with the smaller mesh for use in Puget Sound, 1/2"x1" 16GA black vinyl coated wire. Four tunnels, attached 2-way bridle rope and built-in bait tunnel included. 24"Lx24"Wx9"H.
Our Price: $69.99
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Octagon Shrimp Pot
Made with 7/8"x7/8" heavy duty 14GA black vinyl coated wire. Four tunnels, attached 4-way bridle rope, bait jar holder included. One tunnel opens for easy dumping of shrimp. 24"Lx24"Wx8-1/2"H.
Our Price: $54.99
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Minnow & Crawfish Trap
This proven trap features a two piece design for easy access and removal of catch.
Heavy-duty steel mesh construction and vinyl coated for extra protection.
Includes spring clip closure. Import.
16-1/2" Length/Black
Our Price: $7.99
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Crawfish Trap
Made with the smaller 1/2x1" 16GA black vinyl coated wire. Two black mesh tunnels, attached 2-way bridle rope and bait jar holder included. 24"Lx7"Wx7"H.
Our Price: $24.99
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Shrimp Gun
A tool for harvesting sand/mud bait shrimp. It is very effective in extracting shrimp from many feet of their underground burrows through a connecting surface opening, with a single stroke of the Shrimp Gun.
Our Price: $24.99
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