Fishing for rockfish and lingcod
prohibited seaward of 30 fathoms in Marine Area 2

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Action: Prohibit fishing, retention, and possession of rockfish and lingcod in Marine Area 2, seaward of a line approximating 30 fathoms, as defined by the following coordinates:

• 47°31.70N lat. 124°37.03W long.;
• 47°25.67N lat. 124°34.79W long.;
• 47°12.82N lat. 124°29.12W long.;
• 46°52.94N lat. 124°22.58W long.;
• 46°44.18N lat. 124°18.00W long.;
• 46°38.17N lat. 124°15.88W long.

Effective dates:

• March 15, 2009 to April 30, 2009 no retention of bottomfish.
• May 1, 2009 to June 15, 2009 retention of sablefish and Pacific cod is permitted.

Location: Marine Area 2 (Westport)

Reason for action: Yelloweye rockfish are one of seven overfished