Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 20, 2016, 11:25:58 AM
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/sports/outdoors-proposed-halibut-season-options-put-port-angeles-halibut-derby-in-jeopardy/ (http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/sports/outdoors-proposed-halibut-season-options-put-port-angeles-halibut-derby-in-jeopardy/)
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Option A would allow halibut fishing in traditional halibut areas (Marine Areas 3-6 and 9 here on the North Olympic Peninsula) on three Tuesdays (May 2, 9 and 23) and two Saturdays (May 6, 20). If sufficient quota remains, halibut would be open Saturday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 6.So, it would be an extra day (probably close early by emergency order anyways) for the ocean; but less days for the strait and Sound. My guess is quota is met early in 3 and 4, on time in 5 and 6 gets the extra day. The marine areas would overlap seasons. In the past, for example, MA 3 and 4 would open a week or two before the strait and sound, so folks would trailer out to hit the deep water and then fish the inner stuff in a later season...giving them more fishing time.
Option B would move in a Thursday/Sunday direction with halibut open three Thursdays (May 4, 11 and 25) and two Sundays (May 7 and 21). Additional fishing days, provided quota remains after those dates, are Sunday, June 4 and Thursday, June 8.
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