Not my area guys, but thought y'all would want to know. Good luck this weekend if you're fishing somewhere other than area 12.
Fishing Rule Change
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091
Internet Address:
http://wdfw.wa.gov April 29, 2004
Lingcod will not open May 1 in Hood
Canal (Marine Area 12)
Action: The season for recreational lingcod will not open on May 1, 2004, as previously scheduled.
Effective Date: May 1 through June 15, 2004
Species affected: Lingcod
Location: Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal south of the Hood Canal Bridge).
Reason for action: Levels of dissolved oxygen are at very low levels in Hood Canal and are detrimental to fish health. An emergency order in February 2004 closed recreational fishing for bottomfish, other than lingcod in Hood Canal. This emergency closure is needed to prevent additional stress mortality to the lingcod during the period of adverse water conditions
Information contact: Greg Bargmann (360) 902-2825
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the WDFW “Fishing in Washington” rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Call the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules or check the WDFW webpage at
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/regs/fishregs.htm for details on fishing seasons and regulations. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360) 796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
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Fishing Rule Change
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091
Internet Address:
http://wdfw.wa.gov April 29, 2004
Halibut will not open May 6 in Hood
Canal (Marine Area 12)
Action: Recreational halibut fishing will not open May 6, 2004.
Species affected: Pacific Halibut
Location: Marine Area 12 south of the Hood Canal Bridge.
Dates: May 6 through July 24, 2004
Reason for action: Levels of dissolved oxygen in Area 12 (Hood Canal) are low and detrimental to fish health. Allowing angling for halibut would increase the possibility of bycatch of bottomfish in the halibut fishery. Current regulations prohibit retention of bottomfish in Hood Canal due to the adverse effects of the low dissolved oxygen. This rule is needed to conserve the bottomfish resources of Hood Canal.
Information contact: Greg Bargmann (360) 902-2825
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the WDFW “Fishing in Washington” rules pamphlet for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Call the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules or check the WDFW webpage at
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/regs/fishregs.htm for details on fishing seasons and regulations. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call (360) 796-3215 or toll free 1-866-880-5431.
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