I'm planning a trip to Lopez Island in late July and see that coonstripe shrimp is open. I've only ever gone after the spot prawns, so other then the depth restriction, is there much difference? How deep are they typically found? Not looking for any secret areas, but is there a location where I can get started? Thanks for any help.

You need a different pot with smaller mesh according to the regs .. .. that's all I know so far.
I plan on dropping my new pot in Area 9 next week. .

I've been looking at trying this fishery in P.S. and was checking the regs. When spot shrimp is closed the minimum mesh size drops from 1 inch to 1/2 inch. Also looks like in MA 7 the maximum depth is 200. See pages 137-139 of the new regs: http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/regs/2010/2010sportregs.pdf

No special trick.....ask the locals where they are. The smaller mesh will catch you more, as they are not as large as the spotted ones. Used to catch them by the bucket full in water no more than 35 feet with homemade flat traps. Had to pull fast to get the buggers to stick, but the fishing was fast and efficient. Flat traps are a waste of time if you plan on setting them and going fishing though. The shrimp often times come in shallow at night.
The fresh tails are good summer run bait, too.