May 23, 2007
May 23, 2007
Recreational halibut fishing reopens in
Neah Bay and LaPush
Action: Marine Areas 3 and 4 will reopen for one day of halibut fishing; anglers may fish for, retain, possess and land Pacific halibut taken in Marine Areas 3 and 4.
Effective dates: 12:01 a.m.-11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2007
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Fish Catch Areas 3 and 4
Reasons for action: There is sufficient halibut quota to reopen the North Coast (Neah Bay and LaPush) recreational halibut fishery for one day only.
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, except on days that halibut fishing is open. The coordinates are available on the Department's website and recreational hotline.
Information contact: Carol Henry, (360) 249-4628, ext. 254.
Recreational halibut fishing reopens in
Neah Bay and LaPush
Action: Marine Areas 3 and 4 will reopen for one day of halibut fishing; anglers may fish for, retain, possess and land Pacific halibut taken in Marine Areas 3 and 4.
Effective dates: 12:01 a.m.-11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2007
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Fish Catch Areas 3 and 4
Reasons for action: There is sufficient halibut quota to reopen the North Coast (Neah Bay and LaPush) recreational halibut fishery for one day only.
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, except on days that halibut fishing is open. The coordinates are available on the Department's website and recreational hotline.
Information contact: Carol Henry, (360) 249-4628, ext. 254.