This webpage will be updated with season dates, closures, and restrictions. Select a marine area or shrimping district below to learn if it's open for shrimp fishing.
More information on 2025 recreational shrimp fishing is available in our April news release.
Additional dates and times may be announced and added to this webpage if quota remains after the initial shrimp fishing days.
Some shrimp fishing rules apply in all marine areas:
- Each harvester must have a separate container for their catch, either in their possession or identified with their name.
- No minimum carapace size.
- Maximum of two shrimp pots per person and no more than four shrimp pots per boat.
Additional rules are available in the shrimp daily limits and rules section below.
Marine Area 7 - South - Iceberg Point, Point Colville, Biz Point, Salmon Bank
All shrimp fishery open days and times:
Open on May 21-23 and June 6-7. During the June 6-7 opening, the Iceberg Point portion of Marine Area 7 South will remain closed by emergency rule. The portions of Marine Area 7 South west and east of the Iceberg Point portion will open as scheduled. See map below. The previously announced opening of the Iceberg Point portion for June 20-21 has been cancelled as well by emergency rule. For more information, refer to the emergency Fishing Rule Change. Shrimping is allowed during daylight hours only.
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.
