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May 29, 2007
2007 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 27 non-treaty
directed commercial fishing period in Area 2A to avoid exceeding
the 227,955 pound catch limit. The June 27 fishing period will
begin at 8:00 AM and end at 6:00 PM. 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.
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Vessel
Class
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Fishing
Period Limit (pounds)
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Length
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Letter
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Dressed,
head-on
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Dressed,
head-off*
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0-25
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A
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860
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755
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26-30
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B
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1,075
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945
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31-35
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C
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1,715
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1,510
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36-40
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D
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4,735
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4,165
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41-45
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E
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5,090
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4,480
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46-50
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F
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6,095
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5,365
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51-55
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G
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6,800
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5,985
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56+
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H
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10,225
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9,000
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*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.
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.
Area
2A Commercial Tribal Fisheries
In 2007, the Treaty Indian tribes of Area 2A-1
were allocated 461,000 pounds of halibut for commercial use by
the Pacific Fishery Management Council.
As of May 24, 303,148 pounds have been landed by the
Treaty tribes.
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Bruce M. Leaman
Executive Director
Phone: (206) 634-1838
Fax: (206)
632-2983
Web: www.iphc.washington.edu |
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