# Fisheries Off West Coast and Western Pacific States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Closure from Point Lopez to Point Mugu, CA
> **Rule** · Closure; request for comments. · Published 1997-05-12 · Effective 1997-04-22 · 62 FR 25872
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-12211
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** west coast
- **Species:** salmon
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 25872
- **Publication date:** 1997-05-12
- **Effective date:** 1997-04-22
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 960429120-6120-01
## Abstract

NMFS announces that the commercial salmon fishery in the area from Point Lopez to Point Mugu, CA, was closed at 12 midnight (local time), April 22, 1997. The Regional Administrator, Northwest Region, NMFS, has determined that the commercial quota of 10,000 chinook salmon has been reached. This action is necessary to conform to the 1996 announcement of management measures for 1997 salmon seasons opening earlier than May 1 and is intended to ensure conservation of chinook salmon.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/05/12/97-12211/fisheries-off-west-coast-and-western-pacific-states-west-coast-salmon-fisheries-closure-from-point)
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