1995 Halibut Landing Report No. 11

Area 2A Non-treaty Commercial Fishery to Reopen on August 1

The July 18 fishing period in Area 2A resulted in a catch of 35,000 pounds, leaving approximately 50,000 pounds yet to be caught from the catch limit.

Area 2A will reopen on August 1 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 (46o53'18"N. latitude) under regulations promulgated by National Marine Fisheries Service. Fishing period limits as indicated in the following table will be in effect for this opening.

The appropriate vessel length class and letter is printed on each halibut license.

The fishing period limit is shown in terms of dressed, head-off weight as well as dressed, head-on weight, although fishermen 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 fisherman, and any landings over the vessel limit will be subject to forfeiture and fine.

Oregon Sport Fishery Reopens for Two Days

The Oregon sport fishery from Cape Falcon to the California border will open for two days, Thursday, August 3 and Friday, August 4, 1995, rather than for three days as indicated in the halibut regulations. Approximately 15,500 pounds remain for harvest, not enough to assure that harvest from three days of fishing will remain under the catch limit. The daily bag limit will be two fish per person, one with a 32 inch minimum size limit, and one with a 50 inch minimum size limit. If sufficient catch limit remains after August 4, an additional opening may be announced by the Commission.

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