May 19, 2008
May 16, 2008
Recreational halibut fishing
to close in Neah Bay, LaPush
Action: Marine Areas 3 and 4 will close for halibut fishing at 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008; anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land Pacific halibut taken in Marine Areas 3 and 4 after Tuesday, May 20.
Effective dates: 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008.
Species affected: Pacific halibut.
Location: Marine Fish Catch Areas 3 and 4.
Reasons for action: The North Coast (NeahBay and LaPush) recreational halibut fishery is projected to attain the May portion of the Pacific halibut quota allocated to this area.
Other information: Bottomfish fishing will remain open in Marine Areas 3 and 4. There is a 20-fathom depth restriction in place in areas 3 and 4 through Sept. 30, 2008. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 20 fathoms offshore. The coordinates are available on the Department's website and recreational hotline.
Information contact: Carol Henry, (360) 249-4628, ext. 254.
Recreational halibut fishing
to close in Neah Bay, LaPush
Action: Marine Areas 3 and 4 will close for halibut fishing at 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008; anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land Pacific halibut taken in Marine Areas 3 and 4 after Tuesday, May 20.
Effective dates: 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008.
Species affected: Pacific halibut.
Location: Marine Fish Catch Areas 3 and 4.
Reasons for action: The North Coast (NeahBay and LaPush) recreational halibut fishery is projected to attain the May portion of the Pacific halibut quota allocated to this area.
Other information: Bottomfish fishing will remain open in Marine Areas 3 and 4. There is a 20-fathom depth restriction in place in areas 3 and 4 through Sept. 30, 2008. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 20 fathoms offshore. The coordinates are available on the Department's website and recreational hotline.
Information contact: Carol Henry, (360) 249-4628, ext. 254.