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July 31, 2007
2007 HALIBUT LANDING REPORT NO. 8
Area 2A Non-treaty Commercial
Fishing Period Limits for the August 8 Opening
The
July 25 non-treaty commercial fishing period in Area 2A resulted
in a catch of 21,230 pounds, leaving 42,378 pounds in the catch
limit.
Area 2A will reopen on August 8 for 10 hours, from 8:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. The fishery is restricted to
waters that are south of
Point Chehalis
,
Washington
(46°53’18” N. latitude) under regulations promulgated
by National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Fishing period
limits as indicated in the following table will be in effect for
this opening.
|
Vessel Class |
Fishing Period
Limit (pounds) |
|
Length |
Letter |
Dressed, head-on |
Dressed, head-off* |
|
0-25 |
A |
285 |
|
250 |
|
|
26-30 |
B |
360 |
|
315 |
|
|
31-35 |
C |
575 |
|
505 |
|
|
36-40 |
D |
1,580 |
|
1,390 |
|
|
41-45 |
E |
1,700 |
|
1,495 |
|
|
46-50 |
F |
2,035 |
|
1,790 |
|
|
51-55 |
G |
2,265 |
|
1,995 |
|
|
56+ |
H |
3,410 |
|
3,000 |
|
*Weights
are after 2% has been deducted for ice and slime if fish are not
washed prior to weighing.
The
appropriate vessel length class and letter are printed on each
vessel license.
The
fishing period limit is shown in terms of dressed, head-off
weight as well as dressed, head-on weight, although fishers are
reminded that regulations require that all halibut from Area 2A
be landed with the head on.
The
fishing period limit applies to the vessel, not the individual
fisher, and any landings over the vessel limit will be subject
to forfeiture and fine.
NMFS has implemented mandatory depth-based area
closures that are in effect for the directed halibut fishery to
protect specific rockfish species. NMFS has mailed information
on the closures to license holders.
For further information, call the NMFS hotline at
1-800-662-9825, then press "5" for the halibut
fisheries.
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Bruce M. Leaman
Executive Director
Phone: (206) 634-1838
Fax: (206)
632-2983
Web: www.iphc.washington.edu |
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