August 11, 2004
Action: Reduces minimum size limit for chinook to 24 inches in Area 1 (Ilwaco),
Area 2 (Westport) and Area 3 (LaPush). Allows anglers to retain two chinook in meeting their two-salmon daily bag limit in Area 3 (LaPush).
Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. Friday, August 13
Species affected: Chinook
Location: Marine Areas 1, 2 and 3
Reason for action: Allows more recreational opportunity to keep chinook while staying within the chinook quota.
Other information: Ocean recreational fisheries are not projected to come close to the overall chinook quota before the September 19 closing date.
Information contact: Doug Milward 360-902-2739 and Pat Pattilo 360-902-2705
Area 2 (Westport) and Area 3 (LaPush). Allows anglers to retain two chinook in meeting their two-salmon daily bag limit in Area 3 (LaPush).
Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. Friday, August 13
Species affected: Chinook
Location: Marine Areas 1, 2 and 3
Reason for action: Allows more recreational opportunity to keep chinook while staying within the chinook quota.
Other information: Ocean recreational fisheries are not projected to come close to the overall chinook quota before the September 19 closing date.
Information contact: Doug Milward 360-902-2739 and Pat Pattilo 360-902-2705