Changes to ocean salmon fishery

August 2, 2013

Action: The daily limit will change to 2 salmon in Area 2 (Westport)

Effective Date: Aug. 4, 2013

Species affected: Chinook salmon

Location: Catch Record Card Area 2 (Westport)

Reason for action: Enough quota remains in Westport to allow the daily limit to include 2 chinook.

Other information: Until August 4 the daily limit in the Westport area is 2 salmon only one of which may be a chinook.

Information Contact: Doug Milward 360-902-2739

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.