Marine Area 1 re-opens for salmon fishing

August 30, 2007

Action: Catch Record Card Area 1 will be open 7 days per week.

Effective dates: Sept. 2 through Sept. 30, 2007

Species affected: Chinook, coho and pink salmon.

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

Reasons for action: The coho quota for Catch Record Card Area 2 can afford a transfer to catch Record Area 1 in order to re-open Area 1.

Information contact: Doug Milward, Ocean salmon fisheries manager

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.