Coastal Recreational Bottomfishing

Rule-making status: Permanent
Rule-making reference: #2025-04

Summary of proposed rule

The department seeks to amend a rule affecting the coastal recreational bottomfish fishery so that it is consistent with federal regulations recently adopted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council.

Scope and rationale for proposed rule

This rule change makes state regulations consistent with federal regulations recently adopted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) and implemented into federal regulation by the National Marine Fisheries Service.

This is an Expedited rule making that amends WAC 220-314-020. 

Documents

Public comments

To view submitted public comments on this current proposal, please visit 2025 coastal recreational bottomfishing public engagement page.  

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