Neah Bay Fishing Rule Change

FISHING RULE CHANGE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
August 25, 2005
 
Neah Bay open 7 days a week starting August 30
 
Action:   Opens recreational salmon fishing in Marine Area 4 seven days a week
 
Effective date:  Beginning August 30, 2005
 
Species affected: Salmon
 
Location:  Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay)
 
Reason for action: More angling opportunity can be provided while staying within quotas for chinook and coho.
 
Other information:  Two salmon bag limit.  Release chum and wild coho.  Release chinook East of the Bonilla/Tatoosh line.
 
Information contact:  Doug Milward, fish and wildlife biologist, 360-902-2739 or Tim Flint, statewide salmon manager, 360-902-2728.
 
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.