August 4, 1995 1995 Halibut Landing Report No. 12
Area 2A Non-treaty Commercial Fishery to Reopen on August 15
The August 1 fishing period in Area 2A resulted in a catch of 8,000 pounds. The revised
total commercial catch from Area 2A to date is 48,000 pounds, leaving approximately 57,000
pounds to be taken.
Area 2A will reopen on August 15 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
(4653'18"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.
| Vessel Class |
Fishing Period Limit (pounds) |
| Length |
Letter |
dressed, head-on |
dressed, head-off* |
| 0-25 |
A |
380 |
335 |
| 26-30 |
B |
475 |
420 |
| 31-35 |
C |
760 |
670 |
| 36-40 |
D |
2,100 |
1,850 |
| 41-45 |
E |
2,260 |
1,990 |
| 46-50 |
F |
2,710 |
2,385 |
| 51-55 |
G |
3,020 |
2,660 |
| 56+ |
H |
4,545 |
4,000 |
*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 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.
Area 2B Commercial Fishery Update
Halibut landings from Area 2B total 6.05 million pounds through August 1, leaving 3.47
million pounds of the catch limit to be caught. The fishery will continue until all IVQs
have been taken, or November 15, whichever is earlier.
Alaskan Commercial Fishery Update
It is estimated that the following catches and numbers of landings were made in the
Alaskan IFQ and Community Development Quota (CDQ) fisheries through August 2, 1995.
| Area |
Catch Limit
(000's pounds) |
Catch
(000's pounds) |
Number of
Landings |
| 2C |
9,000 |
4,146 |
1,486 |
| 3A |
20,000 |
7,946 |
1,338 |
| 3B |
3,700 |
1,223 |
189 |
| 4A |
1,950 |
792 |
93 |
| 4B |
2,310 |
730 |
58 |
| 4C |
770 |
523 |
459 |
| 4D |
770 |
460 |
134 |
| 4E |
120 |
94 |
379 |
| |
|
|
|
| Total |
38,620 |
15,914 |
4,136 |
Annette Island Reserve Fishery in Area 2C
The Metlakatla Indian Community has been authorized by the United States Government to
conduct a commercial halibut fishery within the Annette Island Reserve. Eight 48-hour
fishing periods have occurred between May 26 and July 30, producing a total catch of
37,000 pounds.
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Donald A. McCaughran, Director
Phone: (206) 634-1838
