Marine Areas 2, 3 and 4 to include wild coho in the two salmon daily limit

August 29, 2014

August 28, 2014

Marine Areas 2, 3 and 4 to include wild
coho in the two salmon daily limit

Action: In Catch Record Card Areas 2, 3, and 4 the daily limit will change to allow retention of wild coho in the two salmon daily limit.

Effective dates: Sept, 1, 2014

Species affected: Coho salmon

Location: Catch Record Card Area 2 (Westport) Area 3 (LaPush) and Area 4 (Neah Bay).

Reason for action: Enough quota remains in each ocean sport sub-area coho quota to allow wild coho retention as part of the daily limit in Areas 2, 3 and 4.

Other information: Area 1 (Ilwaco) will remain a selective fishery for coho.

Information Contact: Doug Milward 360-902-2739

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