August 15, 2011
August 12, 2011
Chinook Salmon daily limit change in
Marine Areas 1 and 2
Action: Anglers can only keep 1 chinook as part of their 2 salmon daily limit in marine areas 1 and 2, release wild coho.
Effective Dates: Aug. 14, 2011 until further notice.
Species affected: Salmon
Location: Marine areas 1 and 2
Reason for Action: Chinook catch rates have been higher than expected. Reduction in the Chinook daily limit is needed to ensure the coastal salmon fishery meets the season objectives.
Other information: Marine Areas 1, 3, and 4 are open to fishing 7 days per week.
Information contacts: Doug Milward, Ocean salmon fisheries manager (360) 902-2739.
Chinook Salmon daily limit change in
Marine Areas 1 and 2
Action: Anglers can only keep 1 chinook as part of their 2 salmon daily limit in marine areas 1 and 2, release wild coho.
Effective Dates: Aug. 14, 2011 until further notice.
Species affected: Salmon
Location: Marine areas 1 and 2
Reason for Action: Chinook catch rates have been higher than expected. Reduction in the Chinook daily limit is needed to ensure the coastal salmon fishery meets the season objectives.
Other information: Marine Areas 1, 3, and 4 are open to fishing 7 days per week.
Information contacts: Doug Milward, Ocean salmon fisheries manager (360) 902-2739.