WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov July 29, 2011
Halibut fishing will close after Sunday July 31
in Marine Area 2 (northern nearshore area)
Action: Close the northern nearshore area in Marine Area 2 to recreational halibut fishing.
Effective date: 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug.1, 2011.
Species affected: Pacific halibut.
Location: Marine Area 2 (northern nearshore area) from the Queets River (47º31.70’N. latitude) south to Point Chehalis (46º58.00’N latitude) and east of a line approximating the 30 fathom depth contour as defined by the following coordinates:
47 º 31.70 N. lat, 124 º 37.03 W. long
47 º 25.67 N. lat, 124 º 34.79 W. long
47 º 12.82 N. lat, 124 º 29.12 W. long
46 º 58.00 N. lat, 124 º 24.24 W. long
Reason for action: Federal regulations allow the northern nearshore halibut fishery to remain open until the quota is taken or September 30, whichever occurs first. There is sufficient halibut quota remaining in Marine Area 2 to allow the fishery to remain open through July 31, 2011. This rule conforms to federal action taken by the National Marine Fisheries Service and approved by the International Pacific Halibut Commission. Anglers are encouraged to check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website or hotline for information regarding re-openings.
Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628 ext. 202.
