August 18, 2000

Elliott Bay fishing piers closed

Action: Elliott Bay fishing piers closed to salmon sport fishing through August 31

Effective date: August 18, 2000

Species affected: Chinook and coho salmon

Location: The portion of Catch Record Card Area 10 east of a line from West Point to Alki Point (Elliott Bay area at Seattle), including the Elliott Bay Pier
and the Seacrest Pier.

Reason for action: In-season management information indicates the Green River chinook run is at, or below, pre-season expectations and few fresh
returning fish appear to be moving into the bay. The number of natural chinook remaining in the bay are needed for spawning.

Other information: State and tribal biologists conferred on Wednesday and agreed the Green River chinook run is at, or below pre-season forecast of
abundance, and all remaining natural chinook in this run are needed for spawning. No further fishing directed at Green River chinook will be allowed. The
salmon angling closure for waters east of a line from West Point to Alki Point will continue in effect through August 31, and will also apply to the Elliott Bay
Public Fishing Pier and the Seacrest Pier, two locations that normally are open year-round for salmon fishing. Coho fishing is expected to resume in these
waters effective September 1.

Information contact: Pat Pattillo (360) 902-2705, or **** Geist (360) 902-2733


[This message has been edited by Aerofly (edited 08-19-2000).]