June 22, 2017
Action: Close the nearshore recreational fishery in Marine Area 1 (Columbia River).
Effective date: 11:59 p.m., June 23, 2017.
Species affected: Pacific halibut.
Location: Marine Area 1.
Reason for action: The recreational halibut allocation for the Columbia River nearshore area has been taken. There is not sufficient quota remaining to allow incidental halibut retention in this area after June 23. Recreational halibut fishing will remain closed in all other marine areas for the remainder of the season.
These rules conform to action taken by the Pacific Fishery Management Council, National Marine Fisheries Service and the International Pacific Halibut Commission.
Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 902-2487.
Effective date: 11:59 p.m., June 23, 2017.
Species affected: Pacific halibut.
Location: Marine Area 1.
Reason for action: The recreational halibut allocation for the Columbia River nearshore area has been taken. There is not sufficient quota remaining to allow incidental halibut retention in this area after June 23. Recreational halibut fishing will remain closed in all other marine areas for the remainder of the season.
These rules conform to action taken by the Pacific Fishery Management Council, National Marine Fisheries Service and the International Pacific Halibut Commission.
Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 902-2487.