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Reference ID: DFW862006

Original Rule Proposal See comments

Reference ID: DFW862006
Recreational Opportunities Submission Type: Public
Rules Category: Coastal Region Freshwater
Species covered in proposed rule • Marine Bottomfish
Rule to Change: Lingcod limit one. 45 day lingcod season
New Rule Proposal: Lingcod limit two. Or, double the lingcod season to 90 days.
Why the change is needed: It is two in many other Marine Areas. The fishery can support the additional catch.
Names of individuals or groups with whom you have discussed this change: No input given
Describe their support and/or concerns: No input given
Submitted by: VENEZIA, DOMENICK — SHORELINE , WA Date submitted: 04/29/2012

WDFW Rule Proposal Recommendation

Not Recommended for further consideration Reference ID: DFW862006

We do not have evidence that suggests the lingcod population is healthy enough to allow this change.

Online Public Comments (0 comments)

No online public comments submitted for this proposal.