July 17, 2015
Action: Close the northern nearshore recreational halibut fishery in Marine Area 2 (Westport-Ocean Shores) at the end of the day, Sunday, July 19.
The nearshore area extends from the Queets River (47º31.70 N. latitude) south to (46º58.00 N. latitude) and east of a line approximating the 30 fathom depth contour as defined by the following coordinates.
47 º 31.70 N. lat, 124 º 37.03 W. long
47 º 25.67 N. lat, 124 º 34.79 W. long
47 º 12.82 N. lat, 124 º 29.12 W. long
46 º 58.00 N. lat, 124 º 24.24 W. long
Effective date: Closes at 11:59 p.m. July 19, 2015
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Area 2
Reason for action: The Marine Area 2 recreational fishery is projected to take the remaining quota in the northern nearshore area by the end of the day on Sunday July 19. This rule conforms to federal action taken by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC).
Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628 ext. 202
The nearshore area extends from the Queets River (47º31.70 N. latitude) south to (46º58.00 N. latitude) and east of a line approximating the 30 fathom depth contour as defined by the following coordinates.
47 º 31.70 N. lat, 124 º 37.03 W. long
47 º 25.67 N. lat, 124 º 34.79 W. long
47 º 12.82 N. lat, 124 º 29.12 W. long
46 º 58.00 N. lat, 124 º 24.24 W. long
Effective date: Closes at 11:59 p.m. July 19, 2015
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Area 2
Reason for action: The Marine Area 2 recreational fishery is projected to take the remaining quota in the northern nearshore area by the end of the day on Sunday July 19. This rule conforms to federal action taken by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC).
Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628 ext. 202