2009-10
Salmon Seasons
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North of Falcon
2009-10 Salmon Seasons
Each year state, federal and tribal fishery managers gather to plan the Northwest's recreational and commercial salmon fisheries. This series of public meetings, known as the North of Falcon process, involves federal, state, tribal and industry representatives and concerned citizens.
This year’s North of Falcon salmon season-setting process has concluded.
Provided on this page are are the 2009-10 recreational and commercial salmon regulations for Washington’s marine areas, Puget Sound and the Columbia River. These regulations are subject to change during the 2009-10 season. Please visit WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regs_seasons.html for all regulations and rule changes.
2009 North of Falcon Public Meeting Schedule
March 3
2009 Salmon Forecasts and Fishing Opportunities:
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., General Administration Building Auditorium, 11th Ave. and Columbia Street on the Capitol Campus, Olympia
- WDFW presents Puget Sound, coastal Washington and Columbia River salmon abundance forecasts. Fishery management objectives and preliminary fishing opportunities for 2009 are discussed.
March 4
Grays Harbor Fisheries Discussion:
- 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Montesano City Hall, 112 N. Main Street, Montesano.
- Public discussion of Grays Harbor salmon forecasts and fishing opportunities.
March 5
Willapa Bay Fisheries Discussion:
- 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Raymond Elks Lodge, 326 Third Street, Raymond.
- Public discussion of Grays Harbor salmon forecasts and fishing opportunities.
March 8-13
Pacific Fishery Management Council:
- Seattle Marriot Hotel, 3201 S. 176th Street, SeaTac
- The PFMC adopts a range of ocean fishery options, including catch quotas for sport and commercial fisheries.
March 11
Puget Sound Commercial Fisheries Discussion:
- 10 a.m.-noon, WDFW Mill Creek Office, 16018 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek.
- Public discussion of management objectives and preliminary options for Puget Sound commercial fisheries.
Puget Sound Recreational Fisheries Discussion:
- 6 p.m.-8 p.m., WDFW Mill Creek Office, 16018 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek.
- Public discussion of management objectives and preliminary options for Puget Sound marine and freshwater sport fisheries
March 16
Columbia River Fisheries Discussion:
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Vancouver Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, Wash.
- Public discussion of management objectives and preliminary options for Columbia River fall commercial and sport fisheries.
March 17
First North of Falcon Meeting:
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave., Lacey
- Discussion of management objectives and preliminary fishery proposals for Puget Sound, coastal Washington and Columbia River area sport and commercial fisheries.
March 19
Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay fisheries meeting:
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Room 172 of the Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington St. S.E., Olympia.
- Public meeting to reach final agreement on sport and commercial salmon seasons for Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay.
North of Falcon salmon fisheries discussion:
- 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Benton PUD, 2721 W. 10th Ave. Kennewick.
- Public discussion of potential recreational and commercial salmon fisheries statewide.
March 24
 Grays Harbor fisheries discussion:
- 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Montesano City Hall, 112 N. Main Street, Montesano.
- Continued public discussion of Grays Harbor salmon fishing opportunities.
March 30
Pacific Fishery Management Council public hearing:
- 7 p.m., Chateau Westport, 710 Hancock Street, Westport
- Public hearing to receive comments on proposed ocean salmon fishery management options adopted by the council.
March 31
Second North of Falcon Meeting:
- 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel, 20610 44th Ave. West, Lynnwood
- Public meeting to present results of state-tribal negotiations and analyses of preliminary fishery proposals. With public participation, preferred options are developed for Puget Sound and Columbia River area sport and commercial fisheries.
April 4-9
Final Pacific Fishery Management Council:
- 1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae, Calif.
- PFMC adopts final ocean fisheries regulations and state-tribal fishing plans are finalized for all inside area commercial and sport salmon fisheries.
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