03-16-2012, 11:10 AM
Action: Close recreational lingcod fishing in deepwater portions of Marine Areas 1 and 2 year round, except as allowed in Marine Area 2 on days open to fishing during the primary, all-depth halibut season.
The coordinates of the closed area are as follows:
47°31.70' N. lat 124°45.00' W. lon
46°38.17' N. lat 124°30.00' W. lon<br />
46°38.17' N. lat 124°21.00' W. lon<br />
46°25.00' N. lat 124°21.00' W. lon
Effective date: March 17, 2012
Species affected: Lingcod
Location: Marine Areas 1 and 2
Reason for action: This rule is intended to protect yelloweye and canary rockfish, two species managed under rebuilding plans by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. The closure will reduce the amount of yelloweye and canary rockfish that are incidentally caught when anglers are fishing for lingcod in deeper water. This rule conforms to measures approved through the Pacific Fishery Management Council and federal rules adopted by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628 ext. 202
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at wdfw.wa.gov for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
The coordinates of the closed area are as follows:
47°31.70' N. lat 124°45.00' W. lon
46°38.17' N. lat 124°30.00' W. lon<br />
46°38.17' N. lat 124°21.00' W. lon<br />
46°25.00' N. lat 124°21.00' W. lon
Effective date: March 17, 2012
Species affected: Lingcod
Location: Marine Areas 1 and 2
Reason for action: This rule is intended to protect yelloweye and canary rockfish, two species managed under rebuilding plans by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. The closure will reduce the amount of yelloweye and canary rockfish that are incidentally caught when anglers are fishing for lingcod in deeper water. This rule conforms to measures approved through the Pacific Fishery Management Council and federal rules adopted by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628 ext. 202
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at wdfw.wa.gov for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360)796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.