MARINE ZONE: Regulation Changes

Cabezon retention is prohibited until July 1, 2013.

Proposed Ocean Salmon and Pacific Halibut Seasons:

• 2013 proposed ocean salmon seasons
• 2013 proposed Pacific halibut seasons

Salmon and Pacific halibut seasons scheduled to begin before official adoption of the Fish and Wildlife Commission on May 10 are open under temporary rule and will proceed as described on the maps above.

Prohibitions at Oregon’s marine reserves at Redfish Rocks and Otter Rock are in effect as of Jan. 1, 2012. Fishing, crabbing, clamming, hunting and gathering seaweed are all prohibited. Beach walking, surfing, bird watching, diving and other non-extractive uses continue to be allowed.

Complete details and a map of the boundaries of the reserves

• Otter Rock Marine Reserves (pdf)
• Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve and Marine Protected Area (pdf)

The 2013 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (pdf) provide requirements for all zones. However, additional regulations may be adopted in this rule division from time to time and to the extent of any inconsistency, they supersede the 2013 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.