Sport halibut season to open in Marine Area 1, Marine Area 4 East of the Bonilla-Tatoosh Line and shoreward of 30 fathoms in Marine Areas 3 and 4

August 22, 2008

August 22, 2008

Sport halibut season to open in Marine Area 1
and shoreward of 30 fathoms in Marine Areas 3 and 4


Action: Open recreational fishing for halibut in Marine Areas 3 and 4 shoreward of a line approximating 30 fathoms from the Bonilla-Tatoosh line south to the Queets River,
all of Marine Area 4 East of the Bonilla-Tatoosh Line and Marine Area 1.

Effective date: 12:01 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2008.

Species affected: Pacific Halibut

Location: Marine Area 1, Marine Area 4 East of the Bonilla-Tatoosh Line and Marine Areas 3 and 4 shoreward of a line approximating 30 fathoms from the Bonilla-Tatoosh line south to the Queets River as described by the following coordinates:

48°24.79'N.lat.;124°44.07'W.long.;

48°24.80'N.lat.;124°44.74'W.long.;

48°23.94'N.lat.;124°44.70'W.long.;

48°23.51'N.lat.;124°45.01'W.long.;

48°22.59?N.lat.;124°44.97?W.long.;

48°21.75'N.lat.;124°45.26'W.long.;

48°21.23'N.lat.;124°47.78'W.long.;

48°20.32'N.lat.;124°49.53'W.long.;

48°16.72'N.lat.;124°51.58'W.long.;

48°10.00'N.lat.;124°52.58'W.long.;

48°05.63'N.lat.;124°52.91'W.long.;

47°56.25'N.lat.;124°52.57'W.long.;

47°40.28'N.lat.;124°40.07'W.long.;

47°31.70'N.lat.;124°37.03'W.long.;


Reason for action: This rule conforms to federal action taken by Pacific Fisheries Management Council. There is sufficient recreational quota to provide for this fishing day.

Information contact: Carol Henry, (360) 249-4628 ext. 254

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.