February 2, 2011
February 2, 2011
Aggregate bottomfish limit reduced from 15 to 12
off Washington Coast
Action: It is unlawful for any person to retain or possess more than 12 bottomfish species for personal use per day. The 12 fish in the aggregate limit of all species and species groups of bottomfish may include no more than 2 cabezon per person per day in addition to current daily sub limits for rockfish (10) and lingcod (2).
Effective date: Immediately
Species affected: All bottomfish species
Location: Marine Areas 1, 2, 3 and Marine Area 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line.
Reason for action: This rule conforms to federal action taken by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC).
Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628 ext. 202
Aggregate bottomfish limit reduced from 15 to 12
off Washington Coast
Action: It is unlawful for any person to retain or possess more than 12 bottomfish species for personal use per day. The 12 fish in the aggregate limit of all species and species groups of bottomfish may include no more than 2 cabezon per person per day in addition to current daily sub limits for rockfish (10) and lingcod (2).
Effective date: Immediately
Species affected: All bottomfish species
Location: Marine Areas 1, 2, 3 and Marine Area 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line.
Reason for action: This rule conforms to federal action taken by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC).
Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628 ext. 202