WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
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FISHING RULE CHANGE
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 |
September 7, 2006
Action:
Marine Area 1 closes for halibut fishing; anglers may not fish for, retain, possess or land Pacific halibut into Marine Area 1.
Effective dates:
11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2006
Species affected:
Pacific halibut
Location:
Marine Fish Catch Area 1
Reasons for action:
The Columbia River (Ilwaco and Chinook) recreational halibut fishery has exceeded its Pacific halibut quota.
Other information:
Marine Areas 1 through 4 are closed to halibut fishing. Bottomfish fishing will remain open in Marine Area 1.
Information contact:
Michele Culver, (360) 249-1211
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the