ODFW release – August 4, 2022 ACTION NOTICE – Commercial Troll Salmon (1 of 2): NOAA Fisheries in consultation with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC), the Salmon Technical Team of the PFMC, and fishery representatives has taken the following in-season action in the commercial troll salmon fishery between Humbug Mt. and the Oregon/California Border: ACTION TAKEN: The commercial troll salmon season fishery from Humbug Mt. to the OR/CA Border for the season from August 1-28 has been modified as follows: The quota for August is increased from 250 to 658 Chinook with the impact neutral rollover of Chinook remaining from the June and July quotas. RATIONALE: The Humbug Mt. to OR/CA Border July quota was increased by 408 Chinook on an impact neutral basis after rolling the 627 Chinook remaining from the adjusted July quota of 687 Chinook to August. No other changes to the season structure are necessary at this time. Therefore, the season will continue with a landing week (Thursday-Wednesday) limit of 50 Chinook per vessel per week. Participants in the Humbug Mt. to OR/CA Border are reminded of the mandatory reporting of landings within one hour of delivery or prior to transport away from the port of landing. Reports may be made by phone to (541)857-2538 or by email to kmzor.trollreport@odfw.oregon.gov Report should include the vessel name and documentation number, the number of Chinook salmon being landed, the port of landing, the name of the fish buyer to whom the fish are being sold, and the estimated time of delivery. Visit https://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/salmon/ for more information on Oregon’s ocean salmon seasons and fisheries.
