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 |
May 14, 2003
Action:
Recreational halibut fishing in Marine Catch Areas 3 and 4 will close to all halibut fishing on May 17, 2003.
Effective date:
11:59 p.m., May 17, 2003
Species:
Pacific Halibut
Location:
Marine Catch Area 3 - LaPush from the Queets River north to Cape Alava and Marine Catch Area 4 - Neah Bay from Cape Alava north and inside Juan de Fuca Strait to the Sekiu River.
Reason for action:
In reviewing the catch per day for this year, the quota is expected to be reached by this date.
Other information:
This closure does not affect ongoing halibut fisheries on other areas of the coast or in inside waters.
Information contact:
Michele Robinson (360) 249-46