FISHING RULE CHANGE

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

April 7, 2008

 

 

Sport Halibut season opens April 10 in Marine Areas 6-11 and13

 

Action: Open recreational fishing for halibut in Puget Sound. There is a daily bag limit of one halibut per angler, with no minimum size limit.  All catch must be recorded on a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife catch record card.

 

Effective date: open 12:01 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2007 through 11:59 p.m. June 13, 2007; five days per week, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

 

Species affected: Pacific Halibut

 

Location: Marine Areas 6-11 and 13 (Area 12 remains closed). 

 

Reason for action:  This rule conforms to federal action taken by Pacific Fisheries Management Council.  The Puget Sound recreational halibut quota is sufficient to cover these dates.

 

Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-1202

 

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the WDFW  “Fishing in Washington” rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations.  Fishing regulations are subject to change.  Call the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules or check the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/regs/fishregs.htm for details on fishing seasons and regulations. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360) 796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.