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July 20, 2004
2004 Halibut Landing Report No. 7
Non-treaty Commercial Fishing Period Limits in Area 2A
The July 14 non-treaty commercial fishing
period in Area 2A resulted in a catch of about 95,000 pounds,
leaving 47,475 pounds in the directed commercial catch limit.
Area 2A will reopen on July 28 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 (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 * |
|
0-25 |
A |
240 |
210 |
|
26-30 |
B |
300 |
265 |
|
31-35 |
C |
475 |
420 |
|
36-40 |
D |
1,320 |
1,160 |
|
41-45 |
E |
1,415 |
1,245 |
|
46-50 |
F |
1,695 |
1,490 |
|
51-55 |
G |
1,890 |
1,665 |
|
56+ |
H |
2,840 |
2,500 |
* 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 2004, 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
Executive Director
Phone: (206) 634-1838
Fax: (206) 632-2983
Web: www.iphc.washington.edu |
