Shrimp in the San Juans???? Need help!

[Liquid Asset]

Can anyone give me some basics on catching shrimp in the San Juans this winter??

We'll be up there over the Holidays and were wondering how to bag 'em. I know they're deep like 300-400 feet and it requires a shrimp trap, much like crabbing but a smaller mesh. But I'm clueless on anything else!!!

Any thoughts???

Muchly appreciated!!!!

[clattertad2]

Check the regs.I not sure but I think it is closed for spot shrimp(prawns)if it is they limit the depth you can fish for the others coonstripes,humpbacks and pinks.For bait use a mixture of seafood style cat food and canned Mackerel with a little Alaska fish fertilizer.Use a plastic container with 3/8 inch holes drilled in the sides to get the bait to drift with the current.You will need a chart,fish the edges of shelves or on the ridges.Make sure you weight your pots well the tides in that area are strong and you will need 2 floats.I have done very well on the spot shrimp but that was in the spring.Good luck and be safe this time of year the weather can change quick.

[Troller]

Its closed until further notice. You can check the regs at this link. http://www.wa.gov/WDFW/fish/shelfish...g/area07.shtml