Sport Halibut Season to open July 26 Shoreward of 30 fathoms in Marine Areas 3 and 4

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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 on July 26, 2008. Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line has no depth restrictions.


<br>Effective date: Open 12:01 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008.<br>

<br>Species affected: Pacific Halibut<br>

<br>Location: 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:<br>

<br>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.;<br>

<br>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.<br>

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