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May 23, 2003
2003 Halibut Landing Report No. 3
Non-treaty Commercial Fishing Period Limits in Area 2A
The Commission has determined that fishing
period limits will be required during the 10-hour, June 25
non-treaty directed commercial fishing period in Area 2A to
avoid exceeding the 222,700 pound catch limit. The June 25
fishing period will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 6:00 p.m.
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.
|
Vessel Class |
Fishing Period Limit (pounds) |
|
Length |
Letter |
Dressed, head-on |
Dressed, head-off * |
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0-25 |
A |
460 |
405 |
|
26-30 |
B |
575 |
505 |
|
31-35 |
C |
915 |
805 |
|
36-40 |
D |
2,525 |
2,220 |
|
41-45 |
E |
2,715 |
2,390 |
|
46-50 |
F |
3,250 |
2,860 |
|
51-55 |
G |
3,625 |
3,190 |
|
56+ |
H |
5,455 |
4,800 |
* 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 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.
In 2003, NMFS implemented mandatory
depth-based area closures that are in effect for the directed
halibut fishery to protect specific rockfish species. NMFS has
mailed information on the closures to license holders. 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, Director
Phone: (206) 634-1838
Fax: (206) 632-2983
Web: www.iphc.washington.edu |
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