Marine Area 1 re-opens for salmon fishing

August 30, 2007

Action: Catch Record Card Area 1 will be open 7 days per week.

Effective dates: Sept. 2 through Sept. 30, 2007

Species affected: Chinook, coho and pink salmon.

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

Reasons for action: The coho quota for Catch Record Card Area 2 can afford a transfer to catch Record Area 1 in order to re-open Area 1.

Information contact: Doug Milward, Ocean salmon fisheries manager

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.