Salmon fishery will open 7 days per week beginning July 29, 2005 in Ilwaco, Westport, and LaPush

July 25, 2005

July 25, 2005

Salmon fishery to open seven days per week beginning July 29 in Ilwaco, Westport, LaPush


Action: Open Marine Areas 1,2 and 3 to salmon angling seven days per week and a two-salmon daily limit.

Effective date: July 29, 2005

Species affected: All salmon

Location: Marine Areas 1, 2, and 3.

Reason for action: More angling opportunity can be provided while staying within quotas for chinook and coho.

Other information: These areas were previously open five days per week with only one chinook allowed as part of the two-salmon daily limit. The regulations for Neah Bay remain unchanged because fishers there are closer to reaching the quotas on chinook and coho.

Information contact: Doug Milward, WDFW Biologist, (360) 902-2739, Tim Flint, WDFW statewide salmon manager, (360) 902-2728.

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.