September 1, 1995 1995 Halibut Landing Report No. 14
Area 2A Non-treaty Commercial Fishery to Reopen on September 12
The August 29 fishing period in Area 2A resulted in a catch of 20,000 pounds. The
revised total commercial catch from Area 2A to date is 93,000 pounds, leaving
approximately 12,000 pounds to be taken.
Area 2A will reopen on September 12 for 10 hours from 8:00 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. Fishing period limits as indicted 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 |
225 |
200 |
| 26-30 |
B |
225 |
200 |
| 31-35 |
C |
225 |
200 |
| 36-40 |
D |
530 |
465 |
| 41-45 |
E |
570 |
500 |
| 46-50 |
F |
675 |
595 |
| 51-55 |
G |
755 |
665 |
| 56+ |
H |
1,135 |
1,000 |
*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.
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Donald A. McCaughran, Director
Phone: (206) 634-1838
