Marine Area 1 closes to salmon fishing

August 15, 2008

August 15, 2008

Marine Area 1 to close to salmon fishing

Action: Catch Record Card Area 1 closes to salmon fishing.

Effective dates: 2:00 p.m. August 17, 2008.

Species affected: Chinook, coho and pink salmon.

Location: Catch Record Card Area 1 from Leadbetter Point to Cape Falcon Oregon.

Reasons for action: The salmon quota for Catch Record Card Area 1 has been taken.

Other Information: Catch Record Card Areas 2, 3, 4, and Buoy 10 will remain open.

Information contact: Doug Milward, Ocean salmon fisheries manager (360) 902-2739.

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.