Marine Area 1 to close to salmon fishing

August 22, 2007

Action: Catch Record Area 1 closes to salmon fishing after Saturday August 26. Catch Record Areas 2, 3 and 4 will remain open 7 days per week

Effective dates: August 26 to September 16

Species affected: Chinook, coho and pink salmon.

Location: Catch Record Area 1 from Leadbetter Point to Cape Falcon Oregon.

Reasons for action: The coho quota for Catch Record Area 1 has been caught.

Information contact: Doug Milward, Ocean salmon fisheries manager (360) 902-2183

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.