The Quileute SMA will open to state fishers May 1, 2009 according to the following provisions
The special management area (SMA) is described as marine waters east of a line approximating the 30-fathom line from 47º58.00’ N. (Cape Johnson), south to 47º40.50’ N. (Destruction Island), described as the marine waters within the following points:
- Northeast Corner; Cape Johnson - 47º58.00’N.
- Northwest Corner; 4758.00’ - 124º49.00’W.
- Southwest Corner; 4740.50’ - 12440.00’W.
- Southeast Corner; Destruction Island - 4740.50’N.
Effective 12:01 AM May 1, 2009 through 12:00 PM May 31, 2009, the Quileute SMA will open subject to the following restrictions: a vessel may use, maintain, operate, or control no more than 100 pots within the Quileute SMA.
Any individual that intends to fish within this SMA during the May 1-May 31, 2009 time period must notify the Department 48 hours in advance of setting any gear. This notice must include the following information: name of person controlling the gear; vessel name; the amount of gear being deployed; and the buoy brand identification data. This notice must be given by one of the following three means:
1. Fax transmission
to Brandon Bryant at: 360-664-0689;
2. E-mail
to: Brandon.Bryant@dfw.wa.gov;
or
3. Telephone
call to: Brandon Bryant at 360-249-4628, Extension 229.
Further, if an individual
has provided the Department with a notice of intent to set gear and
later decides not to deploy gear, a notice to that affect should be
given by one of the three means listed above.
As of 12:01 AM on June 1, 2009 the Quileute SMA will be open with no limits on the number of crab pots fished.
If you have any
questions pertaining to this notice please call Brandon Bryant (360)
249-4628 ext. 229.
