Marine Areas 2, 3, and 4 to open seven days a week for salmon fishing

August 16, 2007

August 16, 2007

Marine Areas 2, 3, and 4 to open
seven days a week for salmon fishing

Action: Catch record areas 2, 3 and 4 will be open 7 days per week.

Effective dates: August 17 to September 16.

Species affected: Chinook, coho and pink salmon.

Location: Catch record areas 2, 3 and 4 from Leadbetter Point to the Sekiu River.

Reasons for action: Sufficient salmon remain on the quotas to allow liberalization to 7 days per week.

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.