Boundary marker for Dungeness Bay closure and fishery replaced temporarily with GPS coordinates

September 17, 2014

September 17, 2014

Boundary marker for Dungeness Bay closure and fishery
replaced temporarily with GPS coordinates

Action: GPS coordinates 123 degrees 5.61'W, 48 degrees 11.55'N. will replace the #2 Red Buoy temporarily as the boundary marker.

Effective Date: Immediately until further notice.

Species affected: Salmon.

Location: Marine Area 6 located near Dungeness Bay: waters westerly of a line from Dungeness Spit Light to 123 degrees 5.61'W, 48 degrees 11.55'N, and then to the Port Williams boat ramp.

Reason for action: The #2 Red Buoy has detached, so the identical location is being used as a boundary marker. #2 Red Buoy will be used again as a boundary marker once it is reattached.

Other information: Regulations within the Dungeness Bay closure and fishery remain unchanged. Dungeness Bay is closed to salmon fishing except from Oct. 1 through Oct.31 with a daily limit of 2 coho only. Anglers should consult the Fishing in Washington, Sports Fishing Rules pamphlet for specific regulations for other waters in Marine Area 6 which remain unchanged.

Information contact: Ryan Lothrop, (360) 902-2808

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. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at 360-902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call toll free 866-880-5431.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.