May 16, 2006
May 16, 2006
Recreational halibut fishing closes in
Neah Bay and La Push
Action: Marine Areas 3 and 4 close for halibut fishing at the end of the day May 18, 2006. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land Pacific halibut into Marine Areas 3 and 4.
· Marine Areas 3 and 4 will reopen on June 22 and June 24 for two days of halibut fishing.
Effective dates: 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2006
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Fish Catch Areas 3 and 4
Reasons for action: The North Coast (Neah Bay and La Push) recreational halibut fishery is projected to attain its portion of the Pacific halibut quota.
Other information: Bottomfish fishing will remain open in Marine Areas 3 and 4. Beginning May 22 there is a 20-fathom depth restriction in place in Areas 3 and 4 through September 30, 2006. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 20 fathoms offshore on days that halibut fishing is closed. The coordinates are available on the Departments website and recreational hotline.
Information contact: Michele Culver, (360) 249-1211
Recreational halibut fishing closes in
Neah Bay and La Push
Action: Marine Areas 3 and 4 close for halibut fishing at the end of the day May 18, 2006. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land Pacific halibut into Marine Areas 3 and 4.
· Marine Areas 3 and 4 will reopen on June 22 and June 24 for two days of halibut fishing.
Effective dates: 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2006
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Fish Catch Areas 3 and 4
Reasons for action: The North Coast (Neah Bay and La Push) recreational halibut fishery is projected to attain its portion of the Pacific halibut quota.
Other information: Bottomfish fishing will remain open in Marine Areas 3 and 4. Beginning May 22 there is a 20-fathom depth restriction in place in Areas 3 and 4 through September 30, 2006. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 20 fathoms offshore on days that halibut fishing is closed. The coordinates are available on the Departments website and recreational hotline.
Information contact: Michele Culver, (360) 249-1211