This Rule Change may not get posted on the internet, but will be on the phone hotline mid-morning on Sunday.


Fishing Rule Change
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091
Internet Address: [url=HTTP://www.wa.gov/wdfw][url=HTTP://www.wa.gov/wdfw][url=HTTP://www.wa.gov/wdfw]HTTP://www.wa.gov/wdfw[/url][/url][/url]

August 30, 2003

Four fish daily limit extended in Marine Areas 5, 6, and 9


Action: Extends the four salmon daily limit in Marine Areas 5, 6, and 9 beginning September 1, 2003 through September 15, 2003.

Areas 5 and 6 - Daily limit 4 salmon, no more than 2 may be coho. Release chinook, chum, and wild coho.

Area 9 - Daily limit 4 salmon, no more than 2 may be coho. Release chinook and chum.


Effective Date: September 1, 2003 through September 15, 2003.


Species affected: Pink salmon


Location: Marine areas 5, 6, and 9.


Reason for action: Returns of pink salmon are greater than originally forecast.


Information contact: Steve Thiesfeld, Puget Sound Recreational Salmon Fishery Biologist. (369) 902-2715

Check the WDFW 2003/2004 “Fishing in Washington” rules pamphlet or the Fishing Section of the WDFW webpage at http:www.wa.gov/wdfw for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations 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 (866) 880-5431.