Sport halibut season re-opens shoreward of 30 fathoms in Marine Areas 3 and 4

August 9, 2007

August 9, 2007

Sport halibut season re-opens shoreward
of 30 fathoms in Marine Areas 3 and 4

Action: Open recreational fishing for halibut in marine areas 3 and 4 shoreward of a line approximating 30 fathoms from the Bonilla-Tatoosh line south to the Queets River on Aug. 18 and 19, 2007.

Effective date: Open 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007.

Species affected: Pacific halibut.

Location: Marine areas 3 and 4 shoreward of a line approximating 30 fathoms from the Bonilla-Tatoosh line south to the Queets River as described by the following coordinates:

48°24.79'N.lat.;124°44.07'W.long.;

48°24.80'N.lat.;124°44.74'W.long.;

48°23.94'N.lat.;124°44.70'W.long.;

48°23.51'N.lat.;124°45.01'W.long.;

48°22.59'N.lat.;124°44.97'W.long.;

48°21.75'N.lat.;124°45.26'W.long.;

48°21.23'N.lat.;124°47.78'W.long.;

48°20.32'N.lat.;124°49.53'W.long.;

48°16.72'N.lat.;124°51.58'W.long.;

48°10.00'N.lat.;124°52.58'W.long.;

48°05.63'N.lat.;124°52.91'W.long.;

47°56.25'N.lat.;124°52.57'W.long.;

47°40.28'N.lat.;124°40.07'W.long.;

47°31.70'N.lat.;124°37.03'W.long.;

Reason for action: This rule conforms to federal action taken by the Pacific Fisheries Management Council. There is sufficient recreational quota to provide for these additional fishing days.

Information contact: Carol Henry, (360) 249-4628 ext. 254.

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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