05-23-2008, 11:11 AM
Action: Marine Areas 3 and 4 will close for halibut fishing at 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008; anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land Pacific halibut taken in Marine Areas 3 and 4 after Tuesday, May 20.
<br>Effective dates: 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008.<br>
<br>Species affected: Pacific halibut.<br>
<br>Location: Marine Fish Catch Areas 3 and 4.<br>
<br>Reasons for action: The North Coast (NeahBay and LaPush) recreational halibut fishery is projected to attain the May portion of the Pacific halibut quota allocated to this area.<br>
<br>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 Sept. 30, 2008. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 20 fathoms offshore. The coordinates are available on the Department's website and recreational hotline.<br>
<br>Information contact: Carol Henry, (360) 249-4628, ext. 254.
<br>Effective dates: 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008.<br>
<br>Species affected: Pacific halibut.<br>
<br>Location: Marine Fish Catch Areas 3 and 4.<br>
<br>Reasons for action: The North Coast (NeahBay and LaPush) recreational halibut fishery is projected to attain the May portion of the Pacific halibut quota allocated to this area.<br>
<br>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 Sept. 30, 2008. Anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land any rockfish or lingcod caught seaward of a line approximating 20 fathoms offshore. The coordinates are available on the Department's website and recreational hotline.<br>
<br>Information contact: Carol Henry, (360) 249-4628, ext. 254.