July 15, 2008
2008
HALIBUT LANDING REPORT NO.
6
Non-treaty
Commercial Fishing Period Limits in Area 2A
for the July 23 Opening
The July 9 non-treaty commercial fishing period in Area 2A resulted in a catch of about 57,000 pounds,
leaving approximately 16,000 pounds in the catch limit.
Area 2A will re-open on July 23 for 10 hours, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM 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.
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 implemented mandatory depth-based area
closures that are in effect for the directed halibut fishery to
protect specific rockfish species. 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
