May 12, 2006
Action: Marine Area 2 closes for halibut fishing; anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land Pacific halibut into Marine Area 2.
Effective dates: 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Fish Catch Area 2
Reasons for action: The South Coast (Westport) recreational halibut fishery is projected to attain its portion of the Pacific halibut quota.
Other information: Bottomfish fishing will remain open in Marine Area 2. There is a 30-fathom depth restriction in place in Area 2 through June 15, 2006. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 30 fms offshore. The coordinates are available on the Department?s website and recreational hotline.
Information contact: Michele Culver, (360) 249-1211
Effective dates: 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Fish Catch Area 2
Reasons for action: The South Coast (Westport) recreational halibut fishery is projected to attain its portion of the Pacific halibut quota.
Other information: Bottomfish fishing will remain open in Marine Area 2. There is a 30-fathom depth restriction in place in Area 2 through June 15, 2006. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 30 fms offshore. The coordinates are available on the Department?s website and recreational hotline.
Information contact: Michele Culver, (360) 249-1211