September 22, 2011
September 22, 2011
Marine Area 1 to close for recreational halibut fishing
at the end of the day Sept. 30
Action: Close the recreational halibut fishery in Marine Area 1.
Effective Dates: 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30, 2011.
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco/Chinook)
Reason for action: Federal regulations allow the Pacific halibut fishery to remain open in this area until the quota is taken or Sept. 30 whichever occurs first. There is sufficient quota to allow the recreational halibut fishery to remain open through Sept. 30.
Other information: Daily limit one halibut, no minimum size limit. The possession limit is two daily limits of halibut in any form, except the possession limit aboard the fishing vessel is one daily limit.
Information contacts: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628 ext. 202
Marine Area 1 to close for recreational halibut fishing
at the end of the day Sept. 30
Action: Close the recreational halibut fishery in Marine Area 1.
Effective Dates: 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30, 2011.
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco/Chinook)
Reason for action: Federal regulations allow the Pacific halibut fishery to remain open in this area until the quota is taken or Sept. 30 whichever occurs first. There is sufficient quota to allow the recreational halibut fishery to remain open through Sept. 30.
Other information: Daily limit one halibut, no minimum size limit. The possession limit is two daily limits of halibut in any form, except the possession limit aboard the fishing vessel is one daily limit.
Information contacts: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628 ext. 202