Sport Halibut Update


Columbia River Subarea-- both the all-depth and nearshore fisheries close by regulation on 
September 30.

 

Central Coast Subarea Nearshore-- Total catch in this fishery, though September 21, is 14,512 
pounds.  This leave 7,762 pounds (35%) of the quota remaining.  The 
regulatory closure date for this fishery is October 31, if the quota is not caught by then.

 

Southern Oregon Subarea--catch in this subarea has hit the pre-season allocation.  However
 due to unused quota from another area, it remains open, likely until the regulatory closure of October 31.  

 

 

Public Meetings Announced


ODFW will be hosting public meetings in Astoria, Newport, Brookings, and Coos Bay to get 
angler input on proposed changes to the 2015 Pacific halibut catch sharing plan and seasons.

 

At these meetings, ODFW will also be seeking input on proposed changes to the 2015 sport bottomfish fishery.

 

 

All meetings will begin at 7 p.m.

    - Monday, October 6 in Astoria at the Holiday Inn Express, 204 W. Marine Dr.
    - Tuesday, October 7 in Newport at the ODFW Marine Resources Program Main Office, 2040 SE Marine Science Dr.
    - Wednesday, October 8 in Brookings at the Best Western Beach Front Inn, 16008 Boat Basin Dr
    - Thursday, October 9 in Coos Bay at the Red Lion Inn, 1313 N. Bayshore Dr.

 

 

Once again, we will webcast the Newport meeting for those who are unable to attend in person,
 but would still like to hear the discussion.  To view/listen to the meeting online:

    Join the meeting at:  https://www4.gotomeeting.com/join/738420615  
    Use your microphone and speaker 
    Or, call in using your telephone   

             - Dial +1 (872) 240-3312 
             - Access Code: 738-420-615 
             - Audio PIN: Shown in the GoTo Meeting dialogue box on your computer screen after joining the meeting
             - Meeting ID: 738-420-615

 

 

An additional way to provide input, for those who cannot attend a meeting in person, is via 
an online survey which will be available through Monday, October 13.  The survey can be 
found at:  https://oregondas.allegiancetech.com/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.dll?idx=72M2J8