Coastal lingcod fishing area closure

August 26, 2011

Action: Closes a portion of Marine Area 1 to lingcod fishing.

Effective Dates: 12:01 a.m. Aug. 27, 2011 until further notice.

Species affected: Lingcod

Location: That portion of Marine Area 1 from 46 degrees N 38'10" to 46 degrees N 28'00".

Reason for Action: Reduce impacts to two overfished bottomfish species: Yelloweye and canary rockfish.

Information contacts: Heather Reed (360) 249-4628

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.