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 |
August 5, 2009
Action:
Open recreational fishing for halibut in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco).
Effective date:
Open 12:01 a.m. August 7, 2009 until quota has been reached. Open only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Species affected:
Pacific halibut.
Location:
Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco)
Reason for action:
This rule conforms to federal action taken by Pacific Fishery Management Council. There is sufficient recreational quota to provide for these fishing days.
Other Information:
Retention of bottomfish except sablefish and Pacific cod, is prohibited when halibut are onboard the vessel.
Information contact:
Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628, ext. 202.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license,