Sport halibut season to re-open

[Quixotic]

I think it time I get out and kill a halibut

Sport halibut season to re-open in Marine Areas 3 and 4
Action: Open recreational fishing for halibut in Marine Areas 3 and 4.
Effective date: Open 12:01 a.m. through 11:59 p.m., Saturday, June 14 and Saturday, June 21, in Marine Areas 3 and 4 at all depths. Open 12:01 a.m. through 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, and Thursday, June 19, in Marine Area 3 and 4 shoreward of a line approximating 30 fathoms from the Bonilla-Tatoosh line south to the Queets River; Marine Area 4 open June 17 and 19 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line at all depths.
Species affected: Pacific halibut.
Location: June 14 and 21, open at all depths in Marine areas 3 and 4. June 17 and 19, Marine Areas 3 and 4 open shoreward of a line approximating 30 fathoms from the Bonilla-Tatoosh line south to the Queets River as described by the coordinates below, and Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line is open at all depths. Halibut and bottomfishing remains closed at all times in the "C" shaped closure located on the north coast.
48°24.79'N.lat.;124°44.07'W.long.;
48°24.80'N.lat.;124°44.74'W.long.;
48°23.94'N.lat.;124°44.70'W.long.;
48°23.51'N.lat.;124°45.01'W.long.;
48°22.59'N.lat.;124°44.97'W.long.;
48°21.75'N.lat.;124°45.26'W.long.;
48°21.23'N.lat.;124°47.78'W.long.;
48°20.32'N.lat.;124°49.53'W.long.;
48°16.72'N.lat.;124°51.58'W.long.;
48°10.00'N.lat.;124°52.58'W.long.;
48°05.63'N.lat.;124°52.91'W.long.;
47°56.25'N.lat.;124°52.57'W.long.;
47°40.28'N.lat.;124°40.07'W.long.;
47°31.70'N.lat.;124°37.03'W.long.;
Reason for action: This rule conforms to federal action taken by Pacific Fishery Management Council. There is sufficient recreational quota to provide for these fishing days.

[bugging57]

Originally Posted by Quixotic

I think it time I get out and kill a halibut

Sport halibut season to re-open in Marine Areas 3 and 4
..............Reason for action: This rule conforms to federal action taken by Pacific Fishery Management Council. There is sufficient recreational quota to provide for these fishing days.

This should read:

Reason for action: Too many bloody deckers have been staying home and working on their boats/houses.

[Siv]

Might be a bit tough to get out to the grounds today.

COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 20 TO 60 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 20 TO
60 NM-
845 AM PDT FRI JUN 6 2008

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
TODAY...W SWELL 16 FT AT 12 SECONDS. W WIND 10 TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT. SHOWERS.
TONIGHT...W SWELL SUBSIDING TO 12 FT AT 10 SECONDS. NW WIND 10 TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT. SHOWERS LIKELY. SAT...NW WIND 10 TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT. W SWELL SUBSIDING TO 9 FT AT 9 SECONDS. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

[trackerputnam]

Will be in Neah Bay that weekend. I really thought they would open it. Lets hope for some doable water to coincide with the opening!

[Mo]

Originally Posted by bugging57

This should read:
Reason for action: Too many bloody deckers have been staying home and working on their boats/houses.

[Cornfed]

Got the "OK" from the boss to GO KILL SOME FISH. I will be in pursuit at Neah next weekend. Bout' Damn time!!! Will head up either thursday afternoon or friday morning.

TIME TO REFILL THE FREEZER!!!

Who else is in???

[Quixotic]

What is the plan of attck there Brother Tommy? I am anxious to get a halibut this year. I was leaning more towards the middle of the week 17, 19 opening.

[Cornfed]

Originally Posted by Quixotic

What is the plan of attck there Brother Tommy? I am anxious to get a halibut this year. I was leaning more towards the middle of the week 17, 19 opening.

DA PLAN:

06/12/08
Depart Duwamish Marina @ 1300
Refuel at Kingston @ 1345
Depart Kingston for Neah Bay @ 1420
Arrive at Neah Bay @ 1900
Throw back a few and rig.

06/13/08
Chase Kings if weather permits...If not, Bottom fish.

06/14/08
Chase halibut at SW Corner of C closure and/or Garbage Dump

06/15/08
Canadian Buts or bottomfish

On board Hang'm High: Mom, Dad, Cindy, and yours truly. Will try to dock at C31 to C35 if it is open.

I can't go fishin for the rest of June after this because of the madatory OT at work and my trip to Nebraska for a wedding.

TIME TO GET BLOODY!!!

[Quixotic]

Cape Alava

[trackerputnam]

Will be there sometime in the morning saturday! Will be staying on C-Dock too. Was lots of room last time it was open. See you there Corn!

[kraken33]

I'll be there on Thursday night to Sunday if the weather holds.

[Cornfed]

Dave, Tyler, Harold - Where are you guys putting your marbles to start out with? SW corner of C closure?

Depending on how the group feels we may be at Garbage Dump if the weather is sporty or if people want to hook up a couple bigguns. I still have hali. in the freezer from last trip and last year and size does matter! Nothing is firm yet.

Tyler - You stayin on C Dock too?