May 21, 2007
May 21, 2007
Recreational halibut fishing closes in
Neah Bay and La Push
Action: Marine Areas 3 and 4 close for halibut fishing; anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land Pacific halibut taken in Marine Areas 3 and 4.
Effective dates: Immediately
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 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 September 30, 2007. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 20 fms offshore. The coordinates are available on the Department's website and recreational hotline.
Information contact: Carol Henry, (360) 249-4628, ext. 254.
Recreational halibut fishing closes in
Neah Bay and La Push
Action: Marine Areas 3 and 4 close for halibut fishing; anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land Pacific halibut taken in Marine Areas 3 and 4.
Effective dates: Immediately
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 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 September 30, 2007. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 20 fms offshore. The coordinates are available on the Department's website and recreational hotline.
Information contact: Carol Henry, (360) 249-4628, ext. 254.