FISHING RULE CHANGE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091

August 24, 2007

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 Sept.1, 2007.

Effective date: Open 12:01 a.m. through 11:59 p.m., Saturday Sept.1, 2007.

Species affected: Pacific Halibut

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:

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.;

Reason for action: This rule conforms to federal action taken by Pacific Fisheries Management Council. There is sufficient recreational quota to provide an additional fishing day.

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

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.