Four-day sport fishery for halibut opens June 18 in Marine Areas 3, 4

June 6, 2003

Action: Recreational halibut fishing in Marine Catch Areas 3 and 4 will open to halibut fishing on June 18, 2003.

Effective Date: 12:01 a.m. June 18, 2003 through 11:59 p.m. June 21, 2003.

Species affected: Pacific halibut

Location: Marine Catch Area 3 - LaPush from the Queets River north to Cape Alava and Marine Catch Area 4 - Neah Bay from Cape Alava north and inside Juan de Fuca Strait to the Sekiu River.

Reason for action: In reviewing the catch per day for this year, there is sufficient quota remaining to allow for a four-day halibut fishery.

Information contact: Michele Robinson (360) 249-4628

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.