Description of the 08 West Bay System Shellfish Harvesting Area

Shellfish Area 2-Digit # & Name: 08 West Bay

Map Number(s): 08A, 08B

County(s): Bay

Brief description of extents: All waters of West Bay north of the US Highway 98 bridge and west of a line from Robinson Bayou to West Bay Point.

Types of shellfish present: Oyster

Current classification effective: December 28, 1998

Description of Management for Closures and Acres:

0806 West Bay conditionally restricted Spring/Fall Apr - June, Oct - Nov: Close when cumulative six-day rainfall measured at the West Bay Forestry Tower exceeds 6.35 inches. 3,078 acres.

0812 West Bay conditionally approved Winter (Dec - March): Close when seven-day cumulative rainfall measured at the West Bay Forestry Tower exceeds 2.31 inches. 13,835 acres.

0822 West Bay conditionally approved Spring/Fall Apr - June, Oct - Nov: Close when six-day cumulative rainfall measured at the West Bay Forestry Tower exceeds 5.01 inches. 11,987 acres.

West Bay prohibited Winter Dec - March: 8,306 acres.

West Bay prohibited Spring/Fall Apr - June, Oct - Nov:. 7,075 acres.