AEBSD Fish News March 7, 2012
Posted on: March 7th, 2012 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Fish News - newsletter
Fish News
March 7, 2012
2012 South Alaska Peninsula Area State-Waters Pacific Cod Pot Gear Season Opens Today
The National Weather Service marine weather 48-hour forecast for Area 155 issued at 4 a.m. today (Wednesday, March 7, 2012) did not contain gale warnings. Therefore, according to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G), the South Alaska Peninsula Area state-waters Pacific cod season opening for pot vessels will open at 12 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 7, 2012). Participants are advised that the master of each vessel is ultimately responsible for the safety of the vessel.
ADF&G will manage the 2012 South Alaska Peninsula Area state-waters Pacific cod pot season based on in-season reports from participating vessels. Reports will be taken daily starting at 9 a.m. by dispatch (7894), phone (907-486-1840), or email (mark.stichert@alaska.gov).
For more information, contact ADF&G in Kodiak at 907-486-1840.
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