Marine Area 1 to re-open for salmon fishing

September 4, 2009

September 4, 2009


Marine Area 1 re-opens for salmon fishing


Action: Marine Area 1 will reopen to salmon fishing seven days a week starting Sept. 7.

Effective date: Sept. 7, through Sept. 30, 2009.

Species affected: Chinook, coho and pink salmon

Location: Marine Area 1 from Leadbetter Point to Cape Falcon, Oregon.

Reason for action: The Marine Area 1 coho sub-area quota has enough coho left over to provide more angling opportunity.

Other information: Marine Area 1 will remain open through Sept. 30, unless the quota is reached before that date.

Information contact: Doug Milward, Ocean salmon fisheries manager
(360) 902-2739.





















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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.

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