July 29, 2011
July 29, 2011
Halibut fishing will close after Sunday July 31
in Marine Area 2 (northern nearshore area)
Action: Close the northern nearshore area in Marine Area 2 to recreational halibut fishing.
Effective date: 12:00 a.m. Monday, Aug.1, 2011.
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Area 2 (northern nearshore area) from the Queets River (47 degrees 31.70'N. latitude) south to Point Chehalis (46 degrees 58.00'N latitude) and east of a line approximating the 30 fathom depth contour as defined by the following coordinates:
47 degrees 31.70 N. lat, 124 degrees 37.03 W. long
47 degrees 25.67 N. lat, 124 degrees 34.79 W. long
47 degrees 12.82 N. lat, 124 degrees 29.12 W. long
46 degrees 58.00 N. lat, 124 degrees 24.24 W. long
Reason for action: Federal regulations allow the northern nearshore halibut fishery to remain open until the quota is taken or September 30 whichever occurs first. There is sufficient halibut quota remaining in Marine Area 2 to allow the fishery to remain open through July 31, 2011. This rule conforms to federal action taken by the National Marine Fisheries Service and approved by the International Pacific Halibut Commission. Anglers are encouraged to check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website or hotline for information regarding re-openings.
Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628 ext. 202.
Halibut fishing will close after Sunday July 31
in Marine Area 2 (northern nearshore area)
Action: Close the northern nearshore area in Marine Area 2 to recreational halibut fishing.
Effective date: 12:00 a.m. Monday, Aug.1, 2011.
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Area 2 (northern nearshore area) from the Queets River (47 degrees 31.70'N. latitude) south to Point Chehalis (46 degrees 58.00'N latitude) and east of a line approximating the 30 fathom depth contour as defined by the following coordinates:
47 degrees 31.70 N. lat, 124 degrees 37.03 W. long
47 degrees 25.67 N. lat, 124 degrees 34.79 W. long
47 degrees 12.82 N. lat, 124 degrees 29.12 W. long
46 degrees 58.00 N. lat, 124 degrees 24.24 W. long
Reason for action: Federal regulations allow the northern nearshore halibut fishery to remain open until the quota is taken or September 30 whichever occurs first. There is sufficient halibut quota remaining in Marine Area 2 to allow the fishery to remain open through July 31, 2011. This rule conforms to federal action taken by the National Marine Fisheries Service and approved by the International Pacific Halibut Commission. Anglers are encouraged to check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website or hotline for information regarding re-openings.
Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628 ext. 202.