Sport Halibut season opens April 10 in Marine Areas 6-11 and 13

April 7, 2008

April 7, 2008

Sport Halibut season opens April 10 in
Marine Areas 6-11 and13


Action: Open recreational fishing for halibut in Puget Sound. There is a daily bag limit of 1 halibut per angler, with no minimum size limit. All catch must be recorded on a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife catch record card.

Effective date: Open 12:01 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008 through 11:59 p.m. June 13, 2008; 5 days per week, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Species affected: Pacific Halibut

Location: Marine Areas 6-11 and 13 (Area 12 remains closed).

Reason for action: This rule conforms to federal action taken by Pacific Fisheries Management Council. The Puget Sound recreational halibut quota is sufficient to cover these dates.

Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-1202




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.