Lummi Bay Salmon Closure

September 2, 2011

Action: Closes waters of Marine Area 7 east of a line from Gooseberry Point to Sandy Point for salmon fishing.

Effective Dates: Sept. 5, 2011 through Oct. 15, 2011.

Species affected: Salmon.

Location: Waters east of a line from Gooseberry Point to Sandy Point.

Reason for action: This regulation implements agreement between the department and treaty tribes to reduce potential conflict between recreational anglers and tribal fishers.

Information contacts: Tara Livingood, Puget Sound recreational salmon fishery manager, 360-902-2592.

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.