halibut closure - Neah Bay/LA Push

[Mfowl]

So I just heard second hand that the state has cut out fishing tomorrow (Thursday, 5/21) for halibut in Area 4 due to the quota being reached during the initial opener. Did anyone get the email about this? I am scheduled to leave today for Neah Bay. My father called Big Salmon and  they were trying to get to the bottom of this. I am outraged right now, I can't believe that the state would do this on such short notice. If its true, people should be fired for pulling a stunt like this! Anyone else screwed by this?

[Knocker of rocks]

http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/creel/halibut/northcoast.html

There's an update page.  Feel free to click it

[wildmanoutdoors]

I would be dissapointed but the posted seasons always have the "or until the quota is met". That should tell you its a gamble and you shouldent be outraged at the state? Thats why ya go fish it when it opens.

[Mfowl]

I wouldn't be pissed if they gave some advanced notice, the day before is unexceptable. From what I hear from folks on the peninsula in ts an endless stream of boats headed west down the highway, likely unaware of the total screw job.

[Knocker of rocks]

Where on the WDFW update page does it say that the fishery is closed?

[Knocker of rocks]

From what I hear from folks on the peninsula in ts an endless stream of boats headed west down the highway, likely unaware of the total screw job.

 

[Mfowl]

Where on the WDFW update page does it say that the fishery is closed?

I can't find anything on it or on the fishing hotline.

[Knocker of rocks]

Where on the WDFW update page does it say that the fishery is closed?

I can't find anything on it or on the fishing hotline.

And, extend that thought..........

OR JUST PANIC AND COMPLAIN BASED ON HEARSAY THAT IS FACTUALLY INCORRECT   

[Mfowl]

Where on the WDFW update page does it say that the fishery is closed?

I can't find anything on it or on the fishing hotline.

And, extend that thought..........

OR JUST PANIC AND COMPLAIN BASED ON HEARSAY THAT IS FACTUALLY INCORRECT   

I was checking here to clarify. That's why I asked if anyone received the email that was sent out. That's also why I stated "If this is true..."  But, flame on!

[wildmanoutdoors]

They would have posted by now. I think its game on!

[NRA4LIFE]

No email here.  Not listed on the emergency closure on WDFW, only part of area 2.  Perhaps a mixup with areas?

[Knocker of rocks]

And you also said this

From what I hear from folks on the peninsula in ts an endless stream of boats headed west down the highway, likely unaware of the total screw job.

Seems like your mind was made up

[Mfowl]

Peninsula Daily News is running an article today that states tomorrows halibut fishery is in fact closed in area 4. Google "emergency halibut closure Neah Bay" and you will find the article. No longer "hearsay" its a fact.

[Knocker of rocks]

Or an incredibly poor job of journalism
http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/
http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/emergency_rules.html

[MooseStock]

The peninsula daily news article stated it was closed for Thursday but would be open again saturday and that was to be the last day of this years quota....hope that helps....Les