ODFW release – June 22, 2021 – ACTION NOTICE – Commercial Troll Salmon: NOAA Fisheries in consultation with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, the Pacific Fishery Management Council, and fishery representatives has taken the following in-season actions in the commercial troll salmon fishery: ACTION TAKEN: The landing week (Thursday through Wednesday) limit is increased to 20 Chinook per vessel per week in the commercial troll salmon season fishery from Humbug Mt. to the OR/CA Border for the remaining two open periods of July 22-28 and July 29-31. RATIONALE: Catches in the Humbug Mt. to OR/CA Border July quota fishery have lagged behind expectations. Through the first three open periods of July 1-7, July 8-14, and July 15-21 a total of 77 Chinook had been landed. This leaves a remainder on the quota of 139 Chinook. By increasing the weekly landing and possession limit to 20 Chinook it will provide a better chance of approaching the quota. Participating vessels 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)867-0300 ext. 252 or by email to kmzor.trollreport@state.or.us. 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.
