# Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Washington Sport Fisheries
> **Rule** · Inseason action; request for comments. · Published 2003-07-01 · Effective 2003-06-27 · 68 FR 39024
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-16568
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Species:** halibut
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 39024
- **Publication date:** 2003-07-01
- **Effective date:** 2003-06-27
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 030124019-3040-02
## Abstract

NMFS announces changes to the regulations for the Area 2A sport halibut fisheries off the south coast of Washington. This action would change the days of the week open to halibut fishing in the Washington south coast recreational fishing subarea. The purpose of this action is to allow increased access to Washington's south coast recreational halibut quota while monitoring yelloweye rockfish interception.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/07/01/03-16568/pacific-halibut-fisheries-washington-sport-fisheries)
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