Open recreational fishing for Halibut in Puget Sound Marine Areas 6-11 and 13

March 30, 2007

March 30, 2007



Open recreational fishing for Halibut in
Puget Sound Marine Areas 6-11 and 13



Action: Open recreational fishing for halibut in Puget Sound.

Effective date: open 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2007 through 11:59 p.m. June 16, 2007; 5 days per week, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Species affected: Pacific Halibut

Location: Marine Areas 6-11 and 13 (Area 12 remains closed).

Reason for action: This rule conforms to federal action taken by the Pacific Fisheries Management Council. The Puget Sound recreational halibut quota is sufficient to cover these dates.

Other Information: Daily bag limit of 1 halibut per angler, with no minimum size limit. All catch must be recorded on WDFW catch record card.

Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-1202



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.