Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Action greek-i6Adjustments of the Commercial Fishery from the U.S.-Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon
NMFS announces that the commercial salmon fishery in the area from the U.S.-Canada Border to Cape Falcon, OR was modified with a revised landing provision that no vessel may possess, land, or deliver more than 125 chinook for the open period of July 16 through July 19, 2004. The fishery then reverted back to the regulations as announced for 2004 ocean salmon fisheries and will continue until the chinook quota or coho quota are taken, or September 15, which ever is earlier. The fishery was reopened on July 22, with an open cycle of Thursday through Monday prior to August 11, and Wednesday through Sunday thereafter, and a landing and possession limit of 125 chinook per vessel per each 5-day open period. This action was necessary to conform to the 2004 management goals. The intended effect of this action was to allow the fishery to operate within the seasons and quotas specified in the 2004 annual management measures.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration