Recreational halibut fishing to close in Neah Bay, LaPush

May 19, 2008

May 16, 2008

Recreational halibut fishing
to close in Neah Bay, LaPush

Action: Marine Areas 3 and 4 will close for halibut fishing at 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008; anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land Pacific halibut taken in Marine Areas 3 and 4 after Tuesday, May 20.

Effective dates: 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008.

Species affected: Pacific halibut.

Location: Marine Fish Catch Areas 3 and 4.

Reasons for action: The North Coast (NeahBay and LaPush) recreational halibut fishery is projected to attain the May portion of the Pacific halibut quota allocated to this area.

Other information: Bottomfish fishing will remain open in Marine Areas 3 and 4. There is a 20-fathom depth restriction in place in areas 3 and 4 through Sept. 30, 2008. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 20 fathoms offshore. The coordinates are available on the Department's website and recreational hotline.

Information contact: Carol Henry, (360) 249-4628, ext. 254.

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.