Fish Report for 7-31-2014

Action Notice: North of Cape Falcon Troll Salmon

7-31-2014
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

7/31/14 ACTION NOTICE - Commercial Troll Salmon: NOAA Fisheries in consultation with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, representatives from the commercial troll fishery, and the Pacific Fishery Management Council, has taken in-season actions with respect to the commercial troll salmon fishery in the area from the US/Canada Border to Cape Falcon. ACTIONS TAKEN:The commercial salmon fishery from the US/Canada Border to Cape Falcon will reopen at 12:01 am, Friday, August 1through Tuesday, August 5 (and each subsequent Friday through Tuesday until further notice). Open period landing and possession limits of 50 Chinook Salmon and 80 adipose fin-clipped Coho Salmon south of the Queets R., or 50 Chinook Salmon and 50 adipose fin-clipped Coho Salmon from north of the Queets River. Vessels in possession of salmon north of Leadbetter Pt., WA must land their catch north of Leadbetter Pt.; vessels in possession of salmon between Leadbetter Pt., WA and Cape Falcon, OR must land their catch within the area from Leadbetter Pt, WA to Cape Falcon, OR or into Garibaldi, OR. NOTES AND RATIONALE: Overall landings have been lagging behind expectations due to reduced participation due to weather conditions and boats switching to fish Albacore Tuna. Sufficient remaining catch is available on all quotas and caps to allow for this increase. Participating boats off Oregon have been landing more Coho than Chinook, while boats off Northern Washington have primarily been doing just the opposite. All vessels landing into Oregon are required to report their catch within one hour of landing or prior to transport away from the point of landing by calling (541)867-0300 ext. 271 with vessel name and documentation number, number of salmon by species, and time and location of delivery. You can view or update your subscriptions, password or e-mail address at any time on your User Profile Page. All you will need are your e-mail address and your password (if you have selected one). This service is provided to you at no charge by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Visit us on the Web at www.dfw.state.or.us.


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