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| June 18, 1998 1998 Halibut Landing Report No. 4
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. Three 48-hour fishing periods occurred between April 17 and May 31, producing a
total catch of 3,699 pounds.
Quota Share Commercial Fishery Update
It is estimated that the following catches and number of landings were
made in the British Columbia IVQ, and in the Alaskan IFQ/CDQ fisheries through June 16,
1998.
Area |
Catch Limit
(000's pounds) |
Catch
(000's pounds) |
Number of Landings |
2C
3A
3B
4A
4B
4C
4D
4E |
10,500
26,000
11,000
3,500
3,500
1,590
1,590
320 |
4,954
10,024
2,547
447
498
0
9
63 |
1,181
1,070
160
33
41
0
1
164 |
Alaska total |
58,000 |
18,542 |
2,650 |
2B |
13,000 |
5,177 |
426 |
Grand Total |
71,000 |
23,719 |
3,076 |
The Alaskan catch represents 32% of the
catch limit. For comparison, from March 15 to June 11, 1997, 20.1 million pounds or 38% of
the 1997 catch limit were landed in the Alaskan IFQ and CDQ fisheries. From March 15 to
June 11, 1997, 5.2 million pounds or 42% of the catch limit were landed from Area 2B
(British Columbia) compared to 40% in 1998.
Incidental Commercial Halibut Catch in the Area 2A Salmon Troll Fishery
The total allowable incidental commercial catch of halibut allocated to the salmon
troll fishery was 25,344 pounds. As of June 7, it was estimated that 4,400 pounds were
landed.
Washington Sport Fishery Update
The Washington North Coast sport halibut fishery (Bonilla-Tatoosh line
to Queets River) has taken an estimated 65,542 pounds as of June 14, 1998, leaving 15,510
pounds of quota for harvest through June 30. Fishery managers do not expect the full quota
to be taken by June 30. An additional 15,000 pounds will become available on July 1. The
North Coast fishery will, therefore, continue until a combined harvest of 96,052 pounds
occurs. The fishery is expected to last at least through July 4.
The Washington South Coast sport halibut fishery (Queets River to
Leadbetter Point) has taken an estimated 31,327 pounds as of June 14, 1998 leaving 5,321
pounds of unharvested. Fishery managers expect the fishery will last into early July. When
harvest reaches 35,648 pounds, general fishing in the area will close. One thousand pounds
will remain for a restricted fishery in inside waters. An announcement for the south coast
fishery is expected during the week of June 22.
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Bruce M. Leaman, Director
Phone: (206) 634-1838
FAX: (206) 632-2983 |
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